Honor Fletcher 60th Anniversary

26, 1956; the couple celebrated this momentous occasion with their family at a resort in Lake George, New York; and WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Brenda, Douglas, Jane and Robert, and have eight grandchildren as well as two great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Bob and Betty Fletcher are and always have been a tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family; and WHEREAS, After moving from their first home in Wyckoff, New Jersey, Bob and Betty Fletcher settled on Iron Mountain Road in Warwick, New York, where they continue to reside today; 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, Beginning his career in advertising, Bob Fletcher went on to dedicate his time to farm improvement and art work; he is a renowned artist who has published four books featuring local subject matter; and WHEREAS, In addition, Bob Fletcher has been actively involved in the Warwick Historical Society, the Architectural Review Board, and the American Legion; and WHEREAS, A homemaker who devoted herself to making a loving home for her family, Betty Fletcher also served as a grade school teacher for 25 years; and WHEREAS, Bob and Betty Fletcher 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 this couple has invested in their marriage; and WHEREAS, These same values they have passed 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, Bob and Betty Fletcher 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. Robert Fletcher upon the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fletcher.