LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Kilkeary
upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Joseph R. Kilkeary and Shirley A. Seymour were united in
marriage on July 30, 1960, in Plattsburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this auspicious event, a party was held in their
honor at the Butcher Block Restaurant in Plattsburgh, New York, with
many friends and family members in attendance; and
WHEREAS, The happy couple are now enjoying their retirement together
after many years of distinguished service to the workforce; Joseph was a
loyal employee to the New York State Department of Corrections, and
Shirley was a legal secretary at the law firm of Lewis, Bell and Niles,
as well as Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Plattsburgh; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three wonderful children, Kath-
leen, Kevin and Keith, and the loving grandparents of seven grandchil-
dren, Katlyn, Anthony, Mackenzie, Kevin, Ryan, Mitchell and Sean; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Kilkeary 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. Joseph R. Kilkeary 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 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. Joseph R. Kilkeary 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. Joseph R. Kilkeary upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Kilkeary, Plattsburgh, New York.