LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating James and Gail Coon of Keeseville,
New York, upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, James H. Coon and the former Gail Bechard were united in
marriage on January 3, 1959, in St. Joseph's Church in Coopersville;
they celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 6, 2009, with a
dinner reception at the Plattsburgh VFW Post; and
WHEREAS, James and Gail Coon owned and operated Adirondack Mobile Home
Sales and Service, Pray's Motel and Mobile Home Court and Jim and Son's
for more than 40 years before retiring in 2000; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Karen, Rickey
and the late Jeffrey and have seven grandchildren, Justin (Taetum)
Crooker, Krystal Crooker, Kelly (Clem) Bell, Jeffrey (Courtney) Coon,
Heather (Bryan), Douglas and Holly Coon, seven great-grandchildren,
Matthew, Adam, Clem, Haley, Tyler, Alivia and Emily; and
WHEREAS, James and Gail Coon 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, James and Gail Coon 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, James and Gail Coon 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 James and Gail Coon 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 James and Gail Coon.