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

WHEREAS, John and Ann Higgins were united in marriage on July 20, 1950,
in Buchanan Valley, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by family and friends at the White Wolf Restaurant on July
17, 2010; in addition, the Northern branch of the family also hosted a
party in August in Syracuse, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of their son, John; daughter,
Annie and her husband, John; son, David and his wife, Mary Jane; and
daughter, Emily; they also have nine grandchildren and four great-grand-
children; and
WHEREAS, John and Ann Higgins 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, John and Ann Higgins 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 a 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, John and Ann Higgins 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. John Higgins 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. John Higgins.