LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A. Johnson
upon the occasion of their 75th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Now residents of Sandy Creek, New York, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A.
Johnson were united in marriage in Oswego Center, New York on February
2, 1937; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children and have 11 grand-
children, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, They joyously celebrated their 75th Anniversary on September
24, 2011 surrounded by their family and friends at a luncheon hosted by
their son Wesley W. Johnson at Vona's Restaurant in Oswego; and
WHEREAS, Ethel and Wesley A. Johnson 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, Ethel and Wesley A. Johnson 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, Ethel and Wesley A. Johnson 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. Wesley A. Johnson upon the occasion of their
75th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley A. Johnson, 1 Turtle Trot Lane, Sandy
Creek, New York 13145.