2009-J4730
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Leeward Ashline upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Leeward and Ruth were united in marriage on February 20, 1960,
in Dannemora, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a
party held in their honor by their children and grandchildren at Ameri-
can Legion Post 20 on February 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Susan (Steve) Trombley, Carolyn
(Mark) Johnson, and Richard and his fiancee, Dawn, and the loving grand-
parents of Emily, Stephanie, Pamela, Bethany, Zachary, and Alyssa; and
WHEREAS, Both Leeward and Ruth graduated from Saranac Central School;
he enlisted in the United States Navy and served aboard the aircraft
carrier USS WASP out of Boston, Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Ashline is a graduate of OLVA Business School; she was
employed at a local attorney's office and a local CPA office; she
retired from the Town of Beekmantown after 27 years of employment;
Leeward Ashline was employed at Rosebud Creamery for 28 years and
retired from ARC after more than 10 years of employment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Leeward Ashline 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, Mr. and Mrs. Leeward Ashline 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 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. Leeward Ashline 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. Leeward Ashline 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. Leeward Ashline, Beekmantown, New York.