LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Loucks upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Donna Ingersoll and Arnold Loucks were united in marriage on
June 30, 1962, at First United Methodist Church in Watertown, New York;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Desiree Loucks Baer and Andrea
Loucks Gardner and have three grandchildren, Sara Gardner, Samantha
Loucks Baer and Daniel Loucks Baer; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Loucks worked as a carpenter and mason for over 30
years prior to his retirement; he is currently managing rental proper-
ties; and
WHEREAS, Donna Loucks retired from Lowville Central School after 32
years and is now an owner and broker of D Laux Properties; and
WHEREAS, Valued and involved members of their community, Mr. and Mrs.
Arnold Loucks have been involved members of Lowville Methodist Church,
Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, and the Pratt-Northam Board; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Donna Loucks has served as the Clerk of the
Village of Castorland and Arnold Loucks has served as the Trustee of the
Village; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Loucks 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. Arnold Loucks 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. Arnold Loucks 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 mile-
stone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an occa-
sion 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. Arnold Loucks upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Loucks.