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

WHEREAS, Howard Offen and Sally Hanna were united in marriage on May
23, 1959, at the United Presbyterian Church in Caledonia, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, David, Stephen
and Michele, and the loving grandparents of six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Offen 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, Howard Offen served his country as a member of the United
States Army and is retired after 30 years of distinguished service to
Eastman Kodak Company; Sally Offen raised their three children and is a
homemaker; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Offen 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 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, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Offen 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. Howard Offen 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 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Offen, 1576 Wheatland Center Road,
Scottsville, New York 14546.