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

WHEREAS, Charles Busick and Lucy Bergamo were united in marriage on
August 17, 1958, at Mt. Carmel Church in Poughkeepsie, New York; they
observed their 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 17, 2008; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Eric, Susan,
Taren and the late, Kelli; and have four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Highland High School, and New Paltz College,
Charles Busick began his teaching career in the Highland School District
and remained there until 1991 as a teacher, coach and athletic director;
for the past decade he has been coaching for the Marlboro School
District; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Charles Busick served as a county legislator for
22 years; and
WHEREAS, Lucy Busick graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and
Dutchess County Community College; a registered nurse, she worked in the
Highland School District as a nurse for 19 years, retiring in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Busick 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, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Busick 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, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Busick 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. Charles Busick 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. Charles Busick.