LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Westlake
upon the occasion of the celebration of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Franklin "Frank" H. Westlake and the former Marie L. Besley
were united in marriage on April 14, 1949, by the Reverend Harry Malick
in Big Flats, New York; and
WHEREAS, Longtime residents of the Village of Horseheads, they will
joyously celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary surrounded by their
family in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Frank and Marie Westlake met at Horseheads High School where
Frank starred on the football and baseball teams and Marie was a cheer-
leader and played on the girls' basketball team; and
WHEREAS, Their romance began when Frank agreed to buy a ticket to the
Junior Prom from Marie provided she would accompany him to the dance;
and
WHEREAS, Frank and Marie Westlake are the proud parents of three
daughters, Linda M. Westlake, the former Sherry A. Westlake and her
husband, James C. Brink, and the former Diane L. Westlake and her
husband, James F. Cannella, and the loving grandparents of two grand-
sons, Richard J. Brink and Gary M. Brink, all of whom also attended
Horseheads High School; and
WHEREAS, Frank and Marie Westlake 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, Frank Westlake is retired after 41 years of dedicated service
with New York State Electric & Gas; Marie Westlake is retired from
Marine Midland Bank where she touched the lives of many with her ever-
present smile; and
WHEREAS, Frank and Marie Westlake are members of the First Presbyteri-
an Church of Horseheads and have been faithful, charitable and compas-
sionate servants of God, family and their community; and
WHEREAS, They 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, Frank and Marie Westlake 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. Franklin Westlake 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. Franklin Westlake.