LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sholes upon
the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Warren and Jackie Sholes were united in marriage on August 20,
1949, at St. Andrews Church in New Berlin, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sholes celebrated their 60th Anniversary
with family and friends at the Griffin House Bed and Breakfast in
Warrensburg; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sholes are the proud parents of Carol,
Debbie, and Jim, and have four grandchildren, Amanda, Crystal, Kristen,
and Eric, as well as their great grandson, Talan; and
WHEREAS, Warren Sholes is a veteran of World War II, and Jackie Sholes
is retired from the Fort Edward School District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sholes 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. and Mrs. Warren Sholes 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, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sholes 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. Warren Sholes 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. Warren Sholes.