LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating George and Kathleen Birch upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, George and Kathleen Birch were united in marriage on January
25, 1959, at Goodwill Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Anniversary surrounded by
their loved ones on a family vacation in Aruba; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Robin and Bob McPhillips,
Marcia and Robert Neubauer, Mike and Christine Birch, and Krista and
Jason Marvin; they also have nine grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, George and Kathleen Birch 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, George Birch retired after many years of diligent service to
Metro North; Kathleen Birch was a secretary for Nabisco when she
retired; and
WHEREAS, George and Kathleen Birch 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, George and Kathleen Birch 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 George and Kathleen Birch 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 George and Kathleen Birch.