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

WHEREAS, William Layton and Kathy Shelton were united in marriage on
October 12, 1963 in Trout Creek, New York; their 50th Wedding Anniver-
sary was celebrated at an Open House on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at
Huff's Tavern, Trout Creek, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple met in 1962 during their last year in attendance
at Walton High School; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Valerie (Rob),
Mark, and Michael (Wendy), and have six grandchildren, Katie, Jacob,
Brett, Morgan, Sarah, and Samantha; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Layton 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. William Layton 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, For many years, William and Kathy worked for Borden's factory
in Bainbridge, New York, which later became Elmer's Glue factory; when
the factory closed William began taking classes at BOCES, and Kathy went
to work at Amphenol in Sidney, and took culinary courses; and
WHEREAS, William Layton, an avid golfer, is currently the Supervisor
of the Town of Tompkins; during their free time, this loving couple
enjoys traveling to their second home in Florida, as well as spending
quality time with their grandchildren; 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. William Layton 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. William Layton 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. William Layton.