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

WHEREAS, Alan Gordon and Shirley Garcia, of Port Douglas, New York, were
united in marriage on October 22, 1960, at Saint John the Baptist Church
in Keeseville, New York, with their Matron of Honor, Marilyn Lecuyer and
Best Man, Harvey Lecuyer, standing loyally by their side; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this auspicious event, a party was held in their
honor at the North Country Club, Keeseville, New York, with many friends
and family members in attendance; and
WHEREAS, Alan Gordon is the proud son of the late Hubert and Gladys
Gordon; Shirley Gordon is the loving daughter of the late Emilio and
Virginia Garcia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gordon 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. Alan Gordon 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, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gordon 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. Alan Gordon upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gordon, Port Douglas, New York.