2011-J4499
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Albert A. Miller and Millicent E. Littner got engaged in 1950,
and were united in marriage on June 14, 1952, at the First Lutheran
Church of Throggs Neck, Bronx, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller have spent most of their lives
living in New York State, with at least 50 of those years residing in
Saratoga County; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Craig, Brett,
Derek and Greer, and the loving grandparents of four grandchildren,
Samantha, Daniel, Matthew and Nikolaus; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller 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, Albert Miller was born in the Bronx, New York, and attended
and graduated from SUNY Maritime College in 1952, with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Mechanical Engineering; and
WHEREAS, He served as an officer in the United States Navy during the
Korean War and spent approximately 15 years in both the Navy and the
Naval Reserves; and
WHEREAS, For 37 years, Albert Miller was employed by General Electric
as an engineer in the international gas turbine division; after retir-
ing, he started his own consulting film and worked with the Marubeni
Corporation and Hitachi; after 20 years, he retired in December 2011;
and
WHEREAS, Albert Miller, who will be 83 years old in August of 2012,
has been very active throughout his life in the community as well as in
the church; he served as President of the Southern Saratoga County YMCA
along with other charitable organizations; today, he still enjoys golf
and ballroom dancing; and
WHEREAS, Millicent Littner was born in Troy, New York, and moved to
the Bronx when she was a child; and
WHEREAS, After raising four children, Millicent Miller attended
college while working; at the age of 49, she graduated with a Bachelor's
degree from The College of Saint Rose; and
WHEREAS, Millicent Miller was employed by General Electric, a law firm
and a bank; at 81 years old, she still works part time for the Emergency
Services Board in Clifton Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Currently very active in the Clifton Park Adult Community
Center, Millicent Miller enjoys taking Jazz, Tap, Ballet and ballroom
dancing classes as well as Tai Chi and writing classes; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller 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 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. Albert Miller 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. Albert Miller 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. Albert Miller.