LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Fred and Annmarie Van Alstyne of
Latham, New York, upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Fred and Annmarie Van Alstyne were united in marriage in Octo-
ber 1958 at St. James Church in Albany, New York; they celebrated their
50th Wedding Anniversary in October 2008 with a 10-day cruise to the
Caribbean; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Charles Van Alstyne and his
wife, the former MaryAnn Melisi; and
WHEREAS, Fred Van Alstyne was a senior loss control specialist for
Mutual Fire Insurance of New England and retired in 1995, after 30 years
of service; Annmarie Van Alstyne was employed with the Albany School
District at the Albany High School library for 30 years and retired in
2000; and
WHEREAS, Fred and Annmarie Van Alstyne 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, Fred and Annmarie Van Alstyne 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, Fred and Annmarie Van Alstyne 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 Fred and Annmarie Van Alstyne 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 Fred and Annmarie Van Alstyne.