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

WHEREAS, Ray and Marian Boyea were united in marriage on January 30,
1950 in Gloversville, New York and, now longtime residents of Newburgh,
they joyously celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on January 30,
2010; and
WHEREAS, The proud parents of three sons, Mike, Gary and Barry Boyea,
and a daughter, Sandy Coakley, and the loving grandparents of seven
grandchildren, Ray and Marian Boyea are most grateful that they all
continue to reside in the Newburgh area; and
WHEREAS, Marian Boyea is a retired Newburgh Free Academy secretary;
Ray Boyea worked his entire life in the theatre business and is a
retired district manager for Newburgh and surrounding area theatres; and
WHEREAS, Ray and Marian Boyea 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, Ray and Marian Boyea 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, Ray and Marian Boyea 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. Ray Boyea 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. Ray Boyea.