LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jerry and Mary Davitt upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 27, 2009

WHEREAS, Jerry and Mary Davitt were united in marriage on June 27, 1959,
in Waymart, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, The couple commemorated their 50th Wedding Anniversary by
renewing their wedding vows at St. Francis Church in Youngsville, New
York, on June 28, 2009; they will also celebrate this most auspicious
occasion by traveling to Hawaii with their family; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Patrick, Susan
and Gary, and have five grandchildren, Pierce, Claire, Sophie, Flynn,
Miles and Galen; and
WHEREAS, Jerry and Mary Davitt 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, Jerry Davitt is a retired teacher and coach from Jeff-Youngs-
ville Central School and a longtime soccer, basketball and baseball
official; Mary Davitt retired from the Villa Roma Country Club as a
switchboard operator; and
WHEREAS, Jerry and Mary Davitt 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, Jerry and Mary Davitt 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 Jerry and Mary Davitt upon the occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary on June 27, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jerry and Mary Davitt.