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

WHEREAS, Wendell Saul Castine and Emily Flachbart were united in
marriage on October 8, 1960, at the First Presbyterian Church of Platts-
burgh, New York, with services provided by the Reverend George Grose;
and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this auspicious event, a dinner party and recep-
tion was held in their honor at the Elks Lodge in Plattsburgh on October
9, 2010, hosted by their devoted children, with many friends and family
members in attendance; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Castine participated in a
renewal of vows ceremony at the Chazy Presbyterian Church the day after
the event, officiated by the Reverend Miriam Hathaway, and are planning
an anniversary trip for the spring of 2011; and
WHEREAS, The happy couple are now enjoying their retirement together
after many years of distinguished service to the workforce; both loyal
employees, Wendell was a bus driver for the Northeastern Central School
District and Emily was the high school librarian for the Chazy Central
School District; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Mrs. Castine is serving as the moderator of Pres-
byterian Women of the Northern New York Presbytery, covering
churchwomen's groups from Sacket's Harbor to Rouses Point, and is pursu-
ing her commissioned lay pastor certification online through the Univer-
sity of Dubuque Theological Seminary in Iowa; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two wonderful children, Timothy
and Tracey and the loving grandparents of one grandson, Joshua; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Castine 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. Wendell Castine 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. Wendell Castine 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. Wendell Castine upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Castine, Plattsburgh, New York.