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J663Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Couple's 60th Anniversary

Official title

“Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Spooner, Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary”

Sponsor Patty RitchieSD-48
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Spooner, Sr. on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of long-term commitment. by recognizing a couple who have maintained a 60-year marriage, serving as a public example of dedication and partnership.

  2. Underscores the influence of strong family values. , noting that the Spooners’ love and support have shaped both their immediate family and their wider community, promoting ideals such as citizenship and public-mindedness.

  3. Celebrates personal milestones as community achievements. , reinforcing the idea that individual or family accomplishments contribute to the social fabric and can inspire others within society.

  4. Uses legislative recognition to model positive behavior. , suggesting that honoring such achievements encourages others to emulate values like devotion, resilience, and community engagement.

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Honor Couple's 60th Anniversary

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Patty Ritchie

Senator · Senate District 48

Chair, Agriculture

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 663 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Spooner, Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary WHEREAS, Ronald H. Sr. and Gracemarie Spooner, of Alexandria Bay, New York, were united in… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 663 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Spooner, Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary WHEREAS, Ronald H. Sr. and Gracemarie Spooner, of Alexandria Bay, New York, were united in marriage in 1956; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Spooner, Sr. are the proud parents of three children, Susan, William and Ronald, Jr., and the loving grandparents of eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Spooner, Sr. 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. Ronald H. Spooner, Sr. 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. Ronald H. Spooner, Sr. 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. Ronald H. Spooner, Sr. 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. Ronald H. Spooner, Sr.

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