LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harry Scarth, Sr.
upon the occasion of their 62nd Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Scarth, Sr., were united in marriage on
March 7, 1947, at the Church of the Messiah in Rhinebeck; and
WHEREAS, Harry and Florence Scarth, of Port Ewen, New York, and
formerly of Red Hook, joyously celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary
on March 7, 2009, surrounded by their family and friends at a dinner at
Roudigan's Steak House in the Town of Ulster; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Mary Rifenburgh,
Pat Nettleton, Harry Scarth, Jr. and Barbara Scarth, and have eight
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Harry Scarth, Sr., who is retired from the Red Hook Telephone
Company and currently works for Wal-Mart in the Town of Ulster, served
as the Mayor of the Village of Red Hook for nine years; Florence Scarth
devoted herself to making a loving home for her family and enjoys read-
ing and traveling; and
WHEREAS, Harry and Florence Scarth 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, Harry and Florence Scarth 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, Harry and Florence Scarth 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. Harry Scarth, Sr. upon the occasion of their
62nd Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Scarth, Sr.