LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rhynders upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Ralph and Virginia Rhynders were united in marriage on June 25,
1960; they celebrated their 50th anniversary in Poughkeepsie, New York,
with a party hosted by their three children, Tracy, Terri, and David;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rhynders 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, Residents of Grahamsville, New York, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rhyn-
ders 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, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rhynders 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. Ralph Rhynders 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. Ralph Rhynders.