2009-J3927
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seaton upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seaton of Colonie, New York, were united in
marriage on November 14, 1959 and joyously celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary at a dinner with family followed by an evening at the Racino
in Saratoga; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Debby and Shawn Smith of
Voorheesville and John and Heather Seaton of Wilton; and
WHEREAS, Harry and Barbara Seaton met while bowling and fondly remem-
ber their honeymoon spent in the Poconos in Pennsylvania; Harry Seaton
is retired from his position as lab technician with the New York State
Department of Transportation and Barbara Seaton works in the New York
State Department of Labor's Registration Unit; and
WHEREAS, Harry and Barbara Seaton 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, Harry and Barbara Seaton 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, Harry and Barbara Seaton 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. Harry Seaton 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 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seaton.