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

WHEREAS, Barbara and Brian Cavanaugh, of Latham, New York, were united
in marriage on January 21, 1961, at St. Bernard's Church in Cohoes, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cavanaugh upon the occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary, which was celebrated at a dinner and open house at
Otis & Oliver's, in Latham, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Erin and her husband Don Wade,
Brian and his wife Lisa Cavanaugh and Terence Cavanaugh, and the grand-
parents of five wonderful grandchildren, Kara, Kelly, Julie, Maura and
Justin and his wife Danielle; and
WHEREAS, Brian was a finish carpenter for Beltrone Construction Co.
for 30 years, while Barbara was a confidential secretary for the Albany
County Coroner's Office for 26 years; and
WHEREAS, The happy couple is now enjoying their retirement together;
Barbara ushers at the Cohoes Music Hall, while Brian takes pleasure in
following his favorite sports team, the New York Yankees; they both love
Ireland, casinos and New York City shows; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cavanaugh 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. Brian Cavanaugh 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. Brian Cavanaugh 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. Brian Cavanaugh 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. Brian Cavanaugh.