LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James Allen upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, James Gerald and Margaret C. Allen were united in marriage on
November 12, 1960, at St. Patrick's Church in Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, The happy couple celebrated their Golden Anniversary with a
Surprise Dinner Party held in their honor at Michael's Banquet House,
the same location as their Wedding Reception 50 years ago; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of eight children, Patti, Jim,
Katie, Susan, Geraldine, Dorothy, John, and Matthew, and the loving
grandparents of 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Jerry worked as an engineer at the former Bendix Corporation,
while Margaret was employed by the North Colonie School District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Allen 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. James Allen 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. James Allen 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. James Allen upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. James Allen, 16 Horton Drive, Watervliet, New
York 12189.