LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John Rustin Sr. upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, John Rustin Sr. and Carolyn Barscz were united in marriage on
May 12, 1962, at Christ and St. Barnabas Church in Troy, New York, with
Father Kromvali officiating; and
WHEREAS, The couple will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary with
a surprise party to be held in their honor by their children on Satur-
day, May 19, 2012; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Carolyn Ann
Perkins, John E. Rustin Jr., and Nancy Ann Carlough, and the loving
grandparents of eight grandchildren, Sarah, Matthew, Alexandra, Joshua,
Jake, Amanda, Brandon, and Thomas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Rustin Sr. 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 Schaghticoke, New York, for the past 45 years,
Mr. and Mrs. John Rustin Sr. 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. John Rustin Sr. 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. John Rustin Sr. 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. John Rustin Sr.