Honor Greene 50th Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 595 BY: Senator AMEDORE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Jon G. Greene upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in paying tribute to those flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time to serve as a paradigm for present and future generations; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Jon G. Greene upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary to be celebrated at a party with many family members and friends in attendance; and WHEREAS, After meeting in 1966 at Richmondville Central School where they were both teaching, Jon G. Greene and Ruthann M. Scholz of Catskill, New York, were united in marriage on July 1, 1967, by The Reverend Victor Zacharo at the United Methodist Church in Warnerville, New York; and WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Steven, Michael (Linda) Greene, Kathleen (Michael) Moore, and Edward (Amanda) Greene; and the loving grandparents of seven grandchildren, Collin, Kieran, Seamus, Kaden, Easton, Avery and Amelia; and four stepgrandchildren, Madison, Zachery, Chandler and Gillian; and WHEREAS, After a 41-year career as a teacher, Jon G. Greene retired in June of 2001; Ruthann M. Greene was a teacher for 14 years before she began her career with New York State; in June of 2004, she retired from her role of Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge after three years of service; and WHEREAS, In their much deserved retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Jon G. Greene have enjoyed spending time at the beach with their children and grandchildren and have made three trips to Italy; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jon G. Greene are and always have been a tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family; and WHEREAS, Their devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness to their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and tradition; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jon G. Greene 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, Mr. and Mrs. Jon G. Greene 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 practice 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. Jon G. Greene upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Jon G. Greene.