LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Roberta and Joseph Gavner upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Roberta and Joseph Gavner were united in marriage on January
15, 1960, at St. Joseph's Church in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by family and friends at a surprise celebration dinner held
in their honor in July 2009 at Vincent's Restaurant; and
WHEREAS, The party was hosted by their children: Sharon and Kathryn
Garde; Joanne and Doug Keim; Linda and Thomas Dias; David and Nicole
Gavner; and Dwayne and Amanda Gavner; and their grandchildren, Andrea
Keim, Matthew Keim, Jacob Collin and Abrianna Gavner; and
WHEREAS, Roberta and Joseph Gavner 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, Roberta and Joseph Gavner 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, Roberta and Joseph Gavner 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 Roberta and Joseph Gavner 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 Roberta and Joseph Gavner.