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

WHEREAS, Bonnie and Francis Keysor of Saranac, New York, were united in
marriage on August 26, 1961, at Assumption of Mary Church in Redford,
New York, where they continue to be parishioners; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Keysor received a Papal Blessing from
the Pope in Rome and joyously celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by family and friends at a surprise dinner at the Butcher
Block Restaurant hosted by their children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Their children, in addition, hired a professional photogra-
pher for the occasion, made a DVD of Bonnie and Francis Keysor's married
life which will be forever treasured, and also gave their parents an
all-expenses paid trip to Perkins Cove, Maine, where they spent their
honeymoon 50 years ago; and
WHEREAS, Francis Keysor retired from the Clinton Correctional Facility
in 1996, after 39 years of distinguished service; Bonnie Keysor devoted
herself to making a loving home for her family and, through the years,
provided day care for many children; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Chad and Debbie Keysor, Eric
and Jody Keysor, and Kara and Jeremy Goff, of Saranac, New York, and
Neal Keysor of Winter Garden, Florida, and have nine grandchildren,
Jordan, Kristen, Alyssa, Caleb, Tyler and Isabella Keysor, and Matt,
Camden and Kellen Goff, and are looking forward to the birth of their
tenth grandchild in June 2012; and
WHEREAS, Bonnie and Francis Keysor 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, Bonnie and Francis Keysor 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, Bonnie and Francis Keysor 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. Francis Keysor 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. Francis Keysor.