LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Joan Rudy and Richard Brady were united in marriage on January
28, 1961, at St. Stephen's Church in Warwick, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two daughters, Coreena and
Laurie, and the loving grandparents of 5 grandchildren, Nicole, Mathew,
Emily, Andrew and Clay; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady are and always have been a tower
of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family,
dedicating their time and support to all of their family's endeavors,
including football games, horse shows and hockey games; 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. Richard Brady were high school sweethearts and
are lifelong residents of Warwick; today the happy couple, along with
Rich's three brothers, reside on Brady Farm, where they enjoy quality
family time together working the land; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady owned and operated
Rudy's Sunoco in Hampton, New York, for 30 years; currently, they own
Brady's Repair in Chester, New York, where Rich still enjoys spending
his time; and
WHEREAS, In the summertime, on the comforts of the family farm, this
remarkable couple enjoys tending to their vegetable garden, making home-
made tomato sauce and hot peppers; during the winter months, Rich takes
pleasure in snowmobiling in Upstate New York, while Judy loves to
crochet, cook and bake; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady 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. Richard Brady 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. Richard Brady upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady, 201 Brady Road, Warwick, New York
10990.