LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joel Welsh upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Welsh, of Wurtsboro, New York, were united in
marriage on April 11, 1959; and
WHEREAS, They joyously celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by family and friends at the Eagle's Nest in Bloomingburg on
April 25, 2009 and, on Sunday, April 26, 2009, also observed their Gold-
en Anniversary with a renewal of their wedding vows at St. Joseph's
Church in Wurtsboro; and
WHEREAS, Joel and Joan Welsh are the proud parents of two children and
have two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Joel and Joan Welsh 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, Joel and Joan Welsh 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, Joel and Joan Welsh 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. Joel Welsh 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. Joel Welsh.