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

WHEREAS, Beverly and Gerald Bissell were united in marriage on September
2, 1961, at St. Joseph's Church in Green Island, New York, by the
groom's uncle, the Reverend Raymond Mosseau; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bissell celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on August 26, 2011, with a dinner and live music at the
Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Club, surrounded by family and close friends;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of William (Terry), Kathleen
(Darryl), and David, and have four grandchildren, Garret, Cooper, Grace
and Jackson; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Bissell retired from St. Peter's Hospital maintenance
department in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Beverly Bissell worked as a notary public for NYS Workman's
Compensation Dept; she also retired in 2005; and
WHEREAS, In addition to spending time with their family, since their
retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bissell have enjoyed spending their
winters in Englewood, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bissell 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. Gerald Bissell 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. Bissell 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. Bissell 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. Gerald Bissell.