LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Work upon
the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Raymond C. Work and Muriel "Jean" Haight were united in
marriage on September 3, 1949, at the Methodist Church on South Street
in Peekskill, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by family and friends at a party held on Saturday, August 29,
2009; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Raymond and Steven
(Lori); they have six grandchildren, Stacey, Tricia, Jason, Chris
(Kelly), Nick (Kimberly) and Stephanie, as well as three step-grandchil-
dren, Deanna, Madeline and Demetria; they are also the great-grandpar-
ents of Justin and Blakely; and
WHEREAS, Raymond and Muriel Work 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, Raymond Work is retired from the West Point Military Academy
after 38 years of distinguished service; Muriel Work is a housewife; and
WHEREAS, Raymond and Muriel Work 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, Raymond and Muriel Work have touched the lives of their fami-
ly 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. Raymond C. Work upon the occasion of their
60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Work.