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

WHEREAS, Joseph G. Bourdeau and the former Henriette Pinard were united
in marriage on August 20, 1960; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of the late Richard, Joseph, Anne-
Marie, Patrick, Lisa and Kimberly and have 12 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Bourdeau retired from the United States Air Force in
1981 as a senior master sergeant; he continued to work for Civil Service
at Plattsburgh Air Force Base and retired in 1995; he is employed by
AuSable Valley Central School; and
WHEREAS, After raising children for many years, Henriette Bourdeau
worked for AFES at Plattsburgh Air Force Base and retired in 1995; she
is also employed by AuSable Valley Central School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bourdeau 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. Joseph Bourdeau 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. Joseph Bourdeau 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 Bourdeau 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. Joseph Bourdeau.