LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jackson upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Albert Jackson and Mona Cantrell were united in marriage on
October 3, 1959; and
WHEREAS, The couple will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by family and friends at a reception to be held at the Sunset
Restaurant in Auburn, New York, on Saturday, October 3, 2009; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three sons, Craig, Brian and
Mark as well as daughters-in-law, Tracy and Jun; they also have two
grandchildren, Benjamin and Ethan; and
WHEREAS, Albert and Mona Jackson 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, Albert Jackson is retired after 35 years of distinguished
service to New York State Corrections; Mona Jackson is also retired
after serving as a Construction Office Manager for many years; and
WHEREAS, Today, Albert Jackson is an avid volunteer at Mercy Health
and Rehabilitation Center in Auburn, New York, while Mona Jackson
continues to serve as the family Matriarch; and
WHEREAS, Albert and Mona Jackson 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 the 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, Albert and Mona Jackson 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 Albert and Mona Jackson 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 Albert and Mona Jackson.