2009-J3401
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Steven Mayhew upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Steven Mayhew and Charlotte Andrews were united in marriage on
August 22, 1959, at United Methodist Church, in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine;
and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by their family in Plattsburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three sons, Brian and Ellen,
Brent, and Bruce and Clare; they also have five grandchildren, Eric,
Scott, Kelly, Devin and Samantha; and
WHEREAS, Steven and Charlotte Mayhew 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 Steven and Charlotte Mayhew graduated from Foxcroft
Academy and earned Bachelor of Science degrees in 1987 from Plattsburgh
State; and
WHEREAS, Steven Mayhew retired from the Air Force at Plattsburgh in
1979, and as an Air Force civil servant in 1995; he also worked as a
PARC employee; Charlotte Mayhew retired as an Air Force civil servant in
1995, after 31 years of diligent service; today, they both enjoy volun-
teering at St. Peter's Church; and
WHEREAS, Steven and Charlotte Mayhew 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, Steven and Charlotte Mayhew 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 Steven and Charlotte Mayhew 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 Steven and Charlotte Mayhew.