LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moody upon the
occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Paul Moody of Hamden and Ann Stewart of Delhi, New York were
united in marriage on June 7, 1953, at the First Presbyterian Church in
Delhi; and
WHEREAS, Together, they made their home and career on a dairy farm
along Covert Hollow, Hamden, where they raised their family: daughter
Amy and four sons: Bill, Bob, Dave and Phil; and
WHEREAS, They are now also the proud grandparents of ten grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Ann and Paul Moody are and always have been a tower of
strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Paul and Ann Moody enjoy sharing breakfasts
with friends, following NASCAR races, church activities, including play-
ing the organ and singing solos, attending their grandchildren's school
events, afternoon coffee stops, Sunday drives and welcoming friends who
stop by for a visit; 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, Ann and Paul Moody 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, Ann and Paul Moody 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 Ann and Paul Moody upon the occasion of their 60th Wedding
Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ann and Paul Moody.