LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. George Keeler upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, George and Eleanor Keeler were united in marriage on March 10,
1950, at Sacred Heart Church on Long Island; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with a
brunch held in their honor by their children and their spouses at Evans
Public House on Sunday, March 21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of seven children, George (Mary
Jean), Stephen (Mary Ann), Kathleen Mullins (Michael), Kevin (Annie),
Kenneth, Thomas (Christina), and Christopher (Terri), and the loving
grandparents of 11 grandchildren, Rachael, the late Daniel, Megan, Mari-
sa, Jessica, Kimberly, Emmett, Wade, Rickie and Josh Hendee and Sarah
Morelli, and one great-granddaughter, Kaiya; and
WHEREAS, George Keeler retired from Macy's Department Store in 1987,
as Operations Manager, after 38 years of dedicated service; Eleanor
Keeler is a homemaker, who was involved in various volunteer organiza-
tions as well as in her church choir for more than 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. George Keeler, who have been members of The
Albany Curling Club for over 32 years, and are involved in both golf and
bowling leagues, mostly enjoy spending time with their family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. George Keeler 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. George Keeler 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. George Keeler 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. George Keeler upon the occasion of their 60th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. George Keeler.