Congratulate 55th Anniversary Couple

Senate Resolution No. 108 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Merle W. Cornaire upon the occasion of celebrating their 55th 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. Merle W. Cornaire upon the occasion of their 55th Wedding Anniversary; the couple celebrated their Anniversary with a gathering held in their honor at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Clayton, New York; and WHEREAS, Merle W. Cornaire and the former Barbara Pattison were united in marriage on September 21, 1963, at St. Patricks' Church in Watertown, New York; and WHEREAS, Residents of Clayton, they are the proud parents of five children, Donald, Ronald, Sherry, Lonnie and John, and the loving grandparents of four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Merle W. Cornaire 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. Merle W. Cornaire 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 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. Merle W. Cornaire 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. Merle W. Cornaire upon the occasion of celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Merle W. Cornaire.