LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Almeron and Elizabeth Richmond of
Latham, New York, upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Almeron and Elizabeth Richmond were united in marriage on May
2, 1959, at St. Agnes Church in Cohoes, New York; they will celebrate
their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 6, 2009, at the Franklin Terrace
Ballroom in Troy; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of six children: Lisa Cehowski and
her husband, Edward; Karen and her fiancee, Tom Cox; Stephen and his
wife, Tonia; Matthew and his wife, Wendy; Eric and his wife, Linda; and
Elizabeth Decrescenzo and her husband, James; and have 15 grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Almeron Richmond worked at Kaiser Fowler as a lens technician
for 40 years; Elizabeth Richmond worked as an operator for the New York
Telephone Company and in the Admissions Office at Albany Memorial Hospi-
tal; and
WHEREAS, Almeron and Elizabeth Richmond 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, Almeron and Elizabeth Richmond have lived and continue to
live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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, Almeron and Elizabeth Richmond 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 Almeron and Elizabeth Richmond 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 Almeron and Elizabeth Richmond.