2009-J2515
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Thomas and Janice Frey upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Frey and Janice H. Schoonover were united in marriage
on June 12, 1959, in Akron, Ohio; their attendants were Dr. H. Rose,
Edwin P. Darrah and Carole N. Schoonover; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Jeffrey Alan, Gregory Thomas
and Linda Sue; they also have six grandchildren, Brian James, Brooke
Elizabeth, Jordan Thomas, Christine Lynn, Alfredo Jose and Sienna Jade;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas and Janice Frey 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, Thomas Frey proudly served in Korea as a member of the United
States Navy; throughout his career, he was employed by Goodyear Tire and
Xerox Corp.; Janice Frey is a homemaker; and
WHEREAS, Janice Frey is a selfless mother who runs not only an effi-
cient household but a warm and comforting home; she was kind enough to
stay home to raise her children, enabling Thomas Frey to contribute
significantly to the local community; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Frey has been a member of the Macedon Ambulance Corps,
the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, as well as a youth baseball manager
and umpire and a youth football medic; additionally, both, Thomas and
Janice, have been active members of the Macedon Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Thomas and Janice Frey 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 a 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, Thomas and Janice Frey 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 Thomas and Janice Frey 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 Thomas and Janice Frey.