LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Charles and Jean Kellner upon the
occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Charles Kellner and Jean Hollfelder were united in marriage on
April 30, 1949, in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by their family and will take a vacation to New England this
summer; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children and have two
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Charles and Jean Kellner 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, Charles Kellner was a crewman in the Merchant Marine during
World War II and is now retired from J. W. Clement; before retiring,
Jean Kellner was the bookstore manager at the University of Buffalo Law
School; together, they are devoted members of Christ Methodist Church in
Snyder, New York; and
WHEREAS, Charles and Jean Kellner 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, Charles and Jean Kellner 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 Charles and Jean Kellner 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 Charles and Jean Kellner.