LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Donald Decker upon
the occasion of their 57th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Decker, members of Thiells United Methodist
Church, Thiells, New York, were united in marriage on June 6, 1953 and
are this year, the year 2010, joyously celebrating their 57th Wedding
Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Donald and Nina Decker of Stony Point, New York, are and
always have been a tower of strength, support, understanding and limit-
less 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, Donald and Nina Decker 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, Donald and Nina Decker 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. Donald Decker upon the occasion of their 57th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Decker.