LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Walter Osterhout upon
the occasion of their 70th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Doris Miller and Walter Osterhout were united in marriage on
January 17, 1942, at the Stanford United Methodist Church in Schenecta-
dy, New York; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this most auspicious occasion, a dinner was held
in their honor, hosted by their children and spouses, with many family,
friends, and neighbors in attendance; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Diane (David) Simons, Dean
(Karen) Osterhout, and Denise (Ray) Palmer, and have six grandchildren,
as well as seven great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Doris Osterhout graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and
dedicated her life to making a loving home for her family; and
WHEREAS, Walter Osterhout graduated from Nott Terrace High School and
was employed by the New York Telephone Company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Osterhout 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. Walter Osterhout 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. Walter Osterhout 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. Walter Osterhout upon the occasion of their
70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Osterhout.