LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Norman Holmes upon
the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Marlene and Norman Holmes of Hannibal, New York were united in
marriage in Fairbanks, Alaska on September 7, 1951 while Norman was
serving in the military; and
WHEREAS, On September 7, 2011 they joyously celebrated their 60th
Anniversary surrounded by their family with a dinner at the South Forty
Restaurant hosted by their children David and Linda Holmes, Mark Holmes,
Terri Fairbanks, Cindy and Chris Castaldo, Mona and Randy Hendricks,
Jeannie and Steve Hanlon, Brenda and Bill Matson, Shelly and Tim
Shatrau, and Cathy Wiggins; and
WHEREAS, Many of their cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren
also attended and the occasion was made even more special by the
surprise appearance of Marlene's sister and brother-in-law Mikki and Roy
Girtz from Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Marlene and Norman Holmes 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, Marlene and Norman Holmes 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 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, Marlene and Norman Holmes 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 Marlene and Norman Holmes upon the occasion of their 60th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Holmes, 280 Church Street, Apartment 4,
Hannibal, New York 13074.