2011-J657
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanger upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sanger were united in marriage on December
23, 1960 in Plattsburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Scott and Dawn (Wanner) Sanger
and Randy and Wendi Sanger and have four grandchildren, Emily, Abbie,
Beth Ann and Meagan; and
WHEREAS, On December 23, 2010, Robert and Arlene Sanger joyously cele-
brated their 50th Wedding Anniversary surrounded by family and friends
at a surprise party hosted by their family at the Plattsburgh Church of
the Nazarene; and
WHEREAS, Robert Sanger is retired from the New York State Police and
Arlene Sanger was a nurse at CVPH (Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital)
Medical Center and in several doctors' offices; and
WHEREAS, Since retiring, Robert and Arlene Sanger happily spend their
summers in Plattsburgh, where they are active in the Church of the
Nazarene, and their winters in Avon Park, Florida, where they are also
active in their church; and
WHEREAS, Robert and Arlene Sanger 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, Robert and Arlene Sanger 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, Robert and Arlene Sanger 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 Sanger 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 Sanger.