LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Legrand Shultis, Sr.
upon the occasion of celebrating their 75th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Legrand and Dorothy Shultis, Sr. were united in marriage on
June 24, 1934, at the Reformed Church of the Comforter, Kingston, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Olivebridge for the past 75 years, Mr. and Mrs.
Legrand Shultis, Sr. 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, Legrand Shultis, Sr., who turned 95 on February 6, 2009, and
Dorothy Shultis who turned 93 on June 16, 2009, have lived and continue
to live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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 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. Legrand Shultis, Sr. 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. Legrand Shultis, Sr. upon the occasion of
their 75th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Legrand Shultis, Sr., Olivebridge, New York.