LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hambridge upon
the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Norman Hambridge and the former Fay Willowler were united in
marriage on April 23, 1949, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Buffalo;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hambridge, of Snyder, New York, are the
proud parents of four children and have 10 grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Norman Hambridge was associated with American Dairy Queen for
more than 40 years; Norman and Fay Hambridge owned and operated the
Dairy Queen on Harlem Road in Cheektowaga for 27 years before retiring
and, over the years, all their children, and several of their grandchil-
dren worked there in the family business; and
WHEREAS, Norman and Fay Hambridge 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, Norman and Fay Hambridge 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, Norman and Fay Hambridge 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. Norman Hambridge upon the occasion of their
60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hambridge.