Bill Text: NY J01625 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John Donovan upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 21, 2021

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-19 - ADOPTED [J01625 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01625-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1625

BY: Senator RITCHIE

        CONGRATULATING  Mr. and Mrs. John Donovan upon the
        occasion   of   celebrating   their   50th   Wedding
        Anniversary on August 21, 2021

  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 custom of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. John Donovan upon the occasion of  celebrating  their  50th
Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, August 21, 2021; and

  WHEREAS,  John Donovan and the former Jackie Fulcher of Clayton, New
York, were united in marriage on  August  21,  1971,  in  Smiths  Falls,
Ontario, Canada; and

  WHEREAS,  They  are the proud parents of one daughter, Jena, and the
loving grandparents of six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and

  WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Donovan 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. John Donovan 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  doing
so, 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, 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. John Donovan 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. John Donovan 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. John Donovan.