LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hofstetter
upon the occasion of celebrating a lifetime of love

WHEREAS, Herman and Elizabeth Hofstetter of Fairport, New York, were
united in marriage at Rochester City Hall on September 15, 1931, and
will soon be celebrating the remarkable occasion of their 80th Wedding
Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Herman Hofstetter who was born in Kochendorf, Germany, came
to the United States in 1927, at the age of 19; after working on a farm
in Minnesota, he moved to Rochester, New York, where he lived next door
to 17 year-old Elizabeth, who had also moved from Germany with her fami-
ly; instantly, the two teenagers fell in love; and
WHEREAS, Since Herman Hofstetter and his older brother were the only
two Hofstetters to come to America, Elizabeth became the closest thing
Herman had to a family; and
WHEREAS, After their nuptials, the young couple honeymooned for one
month in Germany before they settled in Rochester, New York; Mr. and
Mrs. Hofstetter later became the proud parents of one daughter, Anita;
and
WHEREAS, Herman Hofstetter worked as a toolmaker for a brewery and
later accepted a position with Crossman Arms producing air guns and
rifles; when Anita was 11 years-old, Elizabeth Hofstetter went to work
with a company that would later become 3M and worked many other odd
jobs; and
WHEREAS, While their daughter was still young, Mr. and Mrs. Hofstetter
bought a house on Route 250 in Fairport, New York; they sold their Fair-
port home in 2004, and moved to Perinton Park Manor; and
WHEREAS, Recently, Elizabeth Hofstetter relocated to the Fairport
Baptist Home where her loving husband came to visit her every day; in
January of 2011, Herman Hofstetter joined his wife at Fairport Baptist
Home and together they once again share a room; and
WHEREAS, Now at the remarkable age of 102, Herman Hofstetter still
remembers proposing to his bride, and Elizabeth, at the amazing age of
100, still proudly wears the engagement ring he bought for her one year
before they were happily married; and
WHEREAS, In addition to their wonderful daughter, Herman and Elizabeth
Hofstetter are the proud grandparents of three grandchildren, and one
great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hofstetter 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. Hofstetter 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, With a love that is unparalleled, Mr. and Mrs. Hofstetter
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. Herman Hofstetter upon the occasion of cele-
brating a lifetime of love; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hoftstetter, Fairport Baptist Home, 4646
Nine Mile Pt. Road, Fairport, New York 14450.