LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Dale Schenck upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on March 25, 2010

WHEREAS, Dale Schenck and Helen Kernan were united in marriage on March
25, 1960, by Pastor Roger Rider at the West Jasper Wesleyan Church; and
WHEREAS, The best man and maid of honor was Dale's brother and
sister-in-law, Morris and Ruth Schenck; the reception following the
wedding was held at Helen's parent's home; and
WHEREAS, Helen Schenck is the daughter of the late Walter and Alice
Kernan of Greenwood, New York, and Dale Schenck is the son of the late
Luman and Madeline Schenck of Jasper, New York; and
WHEREAS, Together, Dale and Helen Schenck are the proud parents of
seven children, Ronald Schenck, Christina (Cliff) Ribble, Randall
Schenck, Brian (Jackie) Schenck, Mark (Amy) Schenck, Shawn Schenck and
Tonya (Jamie Brewer) Schenck; they also have 14 grandchildren, Derek,
Tara, Alica, Travis, Chelsea, Justin, Tyler, Torrie, Maggie, Sarah,
Morgan, Alison, Logan and Hailey; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Dale and Helen Schenck's 50th Wedding Anniver-
sary, their children and grandchildren will host an Open House on Satur-
day, March 27, 2010 at the West Jasper Wesleyan Church; and
WHEREAS, Dale and Helen Schenck 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, Dale and Helen Schenck 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 a 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, Dale and Helen Schenck 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. Dale Schenck upon the occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary on March 25, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Schenck.