LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Orin and Sandra VanEss upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Orin VanEss and Sandra Monette were united in marriage on
August 22,1959 at Notre Dame Church in Malone, New York, by the Reverend
Joseph Gagnier; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by their family and friends at a picnic held on Sunday,
August 9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Donna and Michael Ahrens and
Ronald VanEss; they also have three grandchildren, Joelyn, Joshua and
Adam; and
WHEREAS, Orin and Sandra VanEss 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, Both Orin and Sandra VanEss are retired, Orin from Yando's
Big M and Meacham Lake campground, and Sandra from the Malone dress
factory and Franklin County Nursing Home; and
WHEREAS, Orin and Sandra VanEss 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, Orin and Sandra VanEss 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 Orin and Sandra VanEss 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 Orin and Sandra VanEss.