LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. George Brooks upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, George and Carol Brooks were united in marriage on February 14,
1960, at the First Presbyterian Church in Malboro; and
WHEREAS, On May 29, 2010, George and Carol Brooks celebrated their
50th Wedding Anniversary with a party hosted by their children and
grandchildren at Anthony's Pier 9; the renewal of vows and blessing of
rings was celebrated by Father Bill Scafidi; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. George Brooks are the proud parents of James and
Michael, and have five grandchildren, Lauren, Felicia, Steven, Brittany,
and Stephanie; and
WHEREAS, Carol Brooks retired from the Newburgh School District as a
nurse practitioner, and George Brooks retired from IBM Poughkeepsie; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. George Brooks 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 Brooks 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, Mr. and Mrs. George Brooks 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 Brooks 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. George Brooks.