2013-J456

Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Burton Duquette upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

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2013-J456


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Burton Duquette upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Marjorie and Burton Duquette were united in marriage on July 7,
1962, at St. James Church by the late Reverend Daniel Lyddy; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this most auspicious occasion, Mr. and Mrs.
Burton Duquette were honored with a dinner at the Kings Inn in Port
Henry, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Cindy (James)
Snider, Susan (Josh) Laware, Karin (Chris) DeLutis, and David (Kellie)
Duquette; they have eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Marjorie Duquette was a School Nurse-Teacher at Saranac,
Cadyville, Morrisonville and St. Alexander's schools; and
WHEREAS, Burton Duquette was co-owner of C.E. & B.F. Duquette Oil
Company in Cadyville and a member of the Cadyville Fire Department for
60 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Duquette 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. Burton Duquette 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, 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. Burton Duquette 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. Burton Duquette upon the occasion of their
50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Burton Duquette.

actions

  • 08 / Feb / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 12 / Feb / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 12 / Feb / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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