LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Robert and Barbara Neville upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on November 15, 2008

WHEREAS, Robert and Barbara Neville were united in marriage on November
15, 1958, at St. Pius X Church in Loudonville, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by family and friends at a party hosted by their children and
sons-in-law at the Glen Sanders Mansion on November 15, 2008; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Deb and Shawn DeVoe, Kim and
Jim Lauro, Mary Kay Neville, Joanne and Joel Slutsky, Robert Neville and
Christopher Neville; they also have three grandchildren, Ryan, Conor and
James; and
WHEREAS, Robert and Barbara Neville 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, Robert Neville, Sr. retired from New York Telephone after 44
years of distinguished service; Barbara Neville is a homemaker and
raised six wonderful children who serve as a testament of her love and
support; and
WHEREAS, Robert and Barbara Neville 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, Robert and Barbara Neville 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 Robert and Barbara Neville 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 Robert and Barbara Neville.