LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Theodore S. Brownell,
Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Theodore S. Brownell, Sr. and Nancy Chambers were united in
marriage on October 24, 1959, at Kingsbury Baptist Church, with The
Reverend Nevin E. Schindler officiating; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a
surprise luncheon held in their honor by their children at the Montcalm
Restaurant in Lake George, New York, with many family members, friends
and all but two people from their wedding party in attendance; in addi-
tion, their children booked them the honeymoon suite at the Georgian
Resort in Lake George, for the night, followed by hosting a beautiful
party the next day at the Kingsbury Parish house for them with family
members and a few friends; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Christine
Morrison, Terry Lynn Brownell, and Teddy, Jr., and the loving grandpar-
ents of one grandson, Erik Morrison; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore S. Brownell, Sr. 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, Theodore S. Brownell, Sr. is employed by Adirondack Machine
Corp. in Queensbury, New York, a company he has been with for more than
30 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore S. Brownell, Sr. have lived and contin-
ue 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 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. Theodore S. Brownell, Sr. 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. Theodore S. Brownell, Sr. upon the occasion of
celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore S. Brownell, Sr., Kingsbury, New York.