LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Donald Philion Sr.
upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Philion Sr. were united in marriage on July
4, 1959, at St. Mary's Church, Glens Falls, New York, by Father Joseph
Sinisky; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by their family and friends at a celebration held at the
Queensbury Hotel on Sunday, July 5, 2009; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Ann (David) Doerffel, Susan
Philion, Theresa Goodall, Michael Philion, Charles Philion, Jeanne
(Brian) Nichols and Donald Philion Jr.; they also have several grand-
children, Katie (Justin) Lee, John Doerffel, Elizabeth Nichols, Patrick
Nichols and Nathan Philion, as well as one great grandchild, Maxwell
Lee; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Philion 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, Mr. Philion retired after 22 years of distinguished service
at Ciba-Geigy; Mrs. Philion after raising her children, worked in
retail, retiring in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Philion Sr. 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 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, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Philion 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. Donald Philion Sr. 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 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Philion Sr.