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

WHEREAS, Charles and Karen Winters were united in marriage on March 19,
1960; they were surprised with an anniversary party at Twin Lakes in
Hurley, New York on Saturday, March 13, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winters are the proud parents of Ann,
Charles IV, and John, and the grandparents of Neal, Erin, Luis, Karen,
Christopher, Stephanie, and John, Jr., and are the great-grandparents of
seven; and
WHEREAS, Charles Winters is a retired police officer from the Village
of Saugerties; both he and his wife Karen, are the owners and brokers of
Winters Real Estate in Saugerties; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winters 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. Charles Winters 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. Charles Winters 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. Charles Winters 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. Charles Winters.