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

WHEREAS, Robert John Petley and Beverly Ann Ostrander were married in
Masonville, New York, on August 11, 1962; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Daniel Robert
(Arlene), William Todd (Kathleen), and Robin Jane (Bobi), and the loving
grandparents of seven grandchildren, Nathanael, Ellen, James, Elizabeth,
Andrea, Alex and Jacob; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petley 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. Robert Petley 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, Robert Petley served his country as a member of the United
States Army from 1956-1958, including a 16 month tour in South Korea;
for 31 years, he worked for Agway, managing several stores before retir-
ing in 1993; he also was elected to four terms as a Town Councilman in
Lincklaen, Chenango County; and
WHEREAS, Beverly Petley is a 1962 graduate of State University College
at Oneonta with a degree in elementary education; she devoted herself to
making a loving home for her family and was also a substitute school
teacher, primarily in the DeRuyter School District before retiring in
1995; and
WHEREAS, Congregants of the United Church of DeRuyter, in their
retirement, Robert and Beverly enjoy traveling and working in their
garden; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petley 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. Robert Petley 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. Robert Petley.