Honor Couple’s 75th Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 1829 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fuller upon the occasion of celebrating their 75th 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. Dick Fuller upon the occasion of their 75th Wedding Anniversary celebrated on April 30, 2019; and WHEREAS, Dick Fuller, son of the late Charles and Lamoine "Hyers" Fuller, and the former Cel Markum, daughter of the late John and Anna Markum, were united in marriage on April 30, 1944, at St. Martin's Church, Port Leyden, New York; "RW" F.R. Divinney officiated the ceremony; and WHEREAS, Dick Fuller served his country as a member of the United States Navy, on the USS LSM 252 in the Pacific Theater of World War II; and WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five sons, the late Charles, the late Terry, Bill (Julie), the late Tom, and Bruce (Nora); as well as two additional daughters-in-law, Nancy and Sharon; they are also the loving grandparents of 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of their life and rejoice in their achievements; and WHEREAS, Dick Fuller worked at the paper mill for 24 years while the couple lived in Lyons Falls, New York; in 1966, they purchased a bar and grill at Petries Corners, owning it for 19 years; in 1986, they went to work for the Rap Shaw Club on Stillwater Flow as stewards for the next

10 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fuller 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. Dick Fuller 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. Dick Fuller 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. Dick Fuller upon the occasion of celebrating their 75th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fuller.