LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaPlante upon
the occasion of their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Joseph and Arleen "Lee" LaPlante were united in marriage on
June 29, 1947 at St. Agnes Church in Cohoes, New York, when Joseph was
21 years old and Arleen was 20; and
WHEREAS, On July 1, 2012, Joseph and Arleen "Lee" LaPlante will
joyously celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary with a party to be
held at the Clifton Park Firehouse in Clifton Park, New York, where both
have volunteered; and
WHEREAS, Joseph LaPlante is a World War II veteran; he enlisted in the
Navy at age 17 and proudly and ably served with the famed Navy Seabees;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph and Lee LaPlante both worked for GE, Arleen, who went
to work at age 16, for 42 years, and Joseph, for 36 years; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two daughters, Mary and Franc-
es, and have two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Joseph and Arleen LaPlante 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, Joseph and Arleen LaPlante 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, Joseph and Arleen LaPlante 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. Joseph LaPlante upon the occasion of their
65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaPlante.