2013-J91

Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ford Reynolds upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

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2013-J91


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

WHEREAS, Sarah Elizabeth Washburn and Ford Reynolds were united in
marriage on September 29, 1962, at the Macomb Wesleyan Church, with the
Reverend James Keysor officiating; and
WHEREAS, Sarah and Ford Reynolds celebrated their 50th Anniversary at
a weekend retreat hosted by their children at Camp Peniel in Lake
Luzerne, New York; and
WHEREAS, The bride is the daughter of the late Alvin and Bertha Wash-
burn and the groom, the son of the late James and Emeline Reynolds; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Reynolds graduated from Richville High School and Canton
Agricultural and Technical Institute, and operated the family dairy farm
in Richville until 1997; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Reynolds also served as Pastor of the Richville Christian
Fellowship Church from 1993 until 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reynolds graduated from Gouverneur High School and
attended Houghton College, and works as a homemaker; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds are both active members of the Rich-
ville Christian Fellowship and enjoy spending time with their family;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Reynolds are the parents of four children,
Laurie, James, Jill and Heidi, as well as 14 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Reynolds 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. Ford Reynolds 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. Ford Reynolds 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. Ford Reynolds 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. Ford Reynolds.

actions

  • 10 / Jan / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 15 / Jan / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 15 / Jan / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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