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

WHEREAS, David and Linda Eaton were united in marriage on October 28,
1961, at Galway United Methodist Church, Galway, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple will celebrate their Golden Anniversary with a
party held in their honor with many friends and family members in
attendance on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at the Saratoga Knights of
Columbus, Saratoga Springs, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four wonderful children, Kathe-
rine (John), Susan (Michael), Richard, and Peggy (George), and the
loving grandparents of six treasured granddaughters, Maria (Nick),
Jessica, Stephanie, Nicole, Rachel, and Taylor, and two great-grand-
daughters, Laurita and Victoria, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of their lives and rejoice in their achievements; and
WHEREAS, Both David and Linda attended Galway Central Schools; Linda
went on to graduate from Albany Business College in 1960, while David
graduated from Paul Smith's College in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Since 1991, David Eaton has been an active member of the
Alumni Council at Paul Smith's College; currently, he is serving on the
Alumni Association Board of Directors, as well as Chairman of the Nomi-
nating Committee and member of the Development Committee; and
WHEREAS, Paul Smith's College considers Linda Eaton an Honorary Smitty
due to her active participation with numerous local alumni events hosted
by David; in addition, she often accompanies him to alumni meetings held
at the College; and
WHEREAS, A local businessman, David Eaton is a partner at Bob's Trees,
a family-owned and operated business which began in 1942 by his father;
he also serves as President of Tree Haven Trails, Inc., another family-
owned and operated business which began in 1986; a devoted member of
many additional local organizations and associations, David has always
been dedicated to giving back to his community; and
WHEREAS, A very loving and compassionate wife and mother who is never
without a smile on her face, Linda Eaton is known to many as a strong
woman who has always faced life's adversities head on, while at the same
time remaining positive and supportive to the members of her family; and
WHEREAS, Linda Eaton was employed with General Electric in Schenecta-
dy, New York, for several years before joining her husband's business as
its Bookkeeper; although retiring in 1990, she continues to work part-
time during the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. David Eaton 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. David Eaton 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. David Eaton 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. David Eaton 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 Mr. and Mrs. David Eaton, 4579 Westline Road, Galway, New
York.