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

WHEREAS, Juliette Godin and Clarence Zeller were united in marriage on
August 4, 1962 at St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, The bride is the daughter of the late A. Samuel and Ezella
Godin, and the groom, the son of the late Daniel and Vivian Zeller; and
WHEREAS, Clarence Zeller graduated from Edwards Central School and
attended Potsdam State University College; he was employed in the zinc
mining industry for 32 years, and was also employed as the Shipping and
Receiving Clerk for Nesco in Gouverneur, New York, before his retire-
ment; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Zeller graduated from Plattsburgh High School and from
State University College of Education with a degree in nursing and
teaching, and was employed as a school nurse for many years with the
Gouverneur Central School, the Edwards Central School and the Edwards-
Knox Central School in Russell, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Zeller commemorated their 50th Anniver-
sary at a surprise party celebrated with their four children at the
Thousand Islands Winery in Alexandria Bay, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Zeller also have four grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Zeller 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. Clarence Zeller 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, 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. Clarence Zeller 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. Clarence Zeller upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Zeller.