Congratulate 60th Anniversary Couple

Senate Resolution No. 4304 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. William Traynor upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary WHEREAS, William Traynor and Nancy Hirschey were united in marriage on March 8, 1958, at the Asbury Methodist Church in Watertown, New York; and WHEREAS, William Traynor was employed by Knowlton Specialty Papers in Watertown for 47 years; and WHEREAS, Nancy Traynor worked as a ward secretary for the House of the Good Samaritan, now Samaritan Medical Center, for 15 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Traynor are the proud parents of six children, Tammy, Lisa, Brad, William ("B.J."), Michael, and the late Thomas, and the loving grandparents of five grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Traynor are and always have been a tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family; and WHEREAS, Their love, devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness to their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and tradition; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Traynor have lived and continue to live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demonstrating a deep and continuing concern for human values and ideals, and in so doing, they have inspired others to do the same; and WHEREAS, This meaningful occasion is the result of the love, hard work and spirit that this couple has invested in their marriage; and WHEREAS, They have passed these same values to their loved ones, producing a family that is close-knit and supportive of its individual members, public-minded in its relations to the community and committed to the ideals of citizenship upon which this Nation was founded; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Traynor have touched the lives of their family and many friends through the shining example of their marriage, which is a testament to the devotion and admiration which they possess for one another; and WHEREAS, The longevity of this enduring marriage truly marks a milestone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an occasion of such importance is brought to our attention, the same should be memorialized by us for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. William Traynor upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. William Traynor.