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

WHEREAS, Michael Cleveland and Connie Bruno of Chestertown, New York
were united in marriage on December 15, 1962, at the First Baptist
Church in Glens Falls, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cleveland joyously celebrated their
Golden Wedding Anniversary at a party, attended by more than 100 people,
at Sweet Basil in Queensbury hosted by their children and their fami-
lies: Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Cleveland, Courtney and Catie; Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Cleveland Jr.; Dusty Cleveland; Scott Cleveland and companion;
and Hailey; and
WHEREAS, Michael and Connie Cleveland moved to Glens Falls where Mike
Sr. worked for the Glens Falls National Bank and Whiteman Chevrolet;
and
WHEREAS, Connie Cleveland raised her children at home and, when they
were in school, she earned her nursing degree and worked for the Sarato-
ga ARC as a Nurse and Manager in Saratoga, Mechanicville and Wilton; and
WHEREAS, Michael and Connie Cleveland now reside in Ledgeview Village
in Lake George; Mike Cleveland now works for his son Kelly and Connie
Cleveland does private duty nursing in the area; and
WHEREAS, Michael and Connie Cleveland 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, Michael and Connie Cleveland 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, Michael and Connie Cleveland 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 Michael and Connie Cleveland 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. Michael Cleveland.