LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Richard and Carol Mercier upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Richard and Carol Mercier were united in marriage on June 27,
1959, at St. Joseph's Church in Fort Edward, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by family at a party held in their honor and hosted by their
children at Lillian's Restaurant in Saratoga Springs, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five children, Glenn Mercier,
Linda Fiorillo, Paul Mercier, Randy Mercier and the late Peggy Long;
they are the grandparents of nine grandchildren, Sarah, Sonya, Richard,
Bruce, Jennifer, Noah, Mike, Brandon and Paige and have three great-
grandchildren, Jasmine, Jayden and Marcus; and
WHEREAS, Richard and Carol Mercier 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, Richard and Carol Mercier are longtime residents of Fort
Edward, New York; Richard is retired as Highway Superintendent of Fort
Edward and Carol is retired from the General Electric Company of Fort
Edward; and
WHEREAS, Richard and Carol Mercier 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, Richard and Carol Mercier 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 Richard and Carol Mercier 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 Richard and Carol Mercier.