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

WHEREAS, Sharon Roberts and Allen Wood of Saranac, New York, were united
in marriage on October 14, 1961, at the Assumption of Mary Church in
Redford, New York; and
WHEREAS, Sharon and Allen Wood joyously celebrated their 50th anniver-
sary on October 14, 2011 and, on October 15, 2011, a party was given in
their honor at the Quality of Work Life Building in Dannemora to cele-
brate this auspicious occasion; and
WHEREAS, Sharon and Allen Wood are the proud parents of Robin and Mark
Randall of Plattsburgh, New York; Sally Wood and Shane Jabaut, also of
Plattsburgh; and Carl and Pamela Wood of Naples, Florida and have eight
grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Allen Wood, retired from Georgia Pacific and Sharon Wood,
retired from Maggy Pharmacy, enjoy spending their free time with their
children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Sharon and Allen Wood 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, Sharon and Allen Wood 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, Sharon and Allen Wood 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. Allen Wood upon the occasion of the cele-
bration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on October 14, 2011; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wood.