LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. George Jerrett upon
the occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, George and Wilma Jerrett were united in marriage on June 20,
1948 in Oswego, New York; they are the proud parents of four children,
Larry, Tom, Ted, and Susan; and
WHEREAS, After marrying in 1948, the happy newlyweds worked side by
side, operating a Dairy Farm in New Haven, New York, where they continue
to raise cows and harvest hay; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. George Jerrett are and always have been a tower
of strength, support, understanding, and limitless love for their fami-
ly; 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. George Jerrett both centered their lives around
service to others; George served as a farmer representative on the USDA
Farm Service Agency Board for over 20 years, several of those years
serving as chairman; and
WHEREAS, In addition, George Jerrett was elected to the New Haven Town
Board where he served as Deputy Supervisor for many of the 16 years he
was a member; and
WHEREAS, After their four children were in school, Wilma Jerrett
returned to work at Marine Midland Bank, where she was known for her
friendly smile and passion for helping people; she became a customer
favorite and continued to work for the bank for 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Wilma Jerrett is a longtime member of the United Methodist
Church of New Haven, New York, where she regularly served as organist,
sang in the choir, and is known for her pies at the Church suppers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. George Jerrett's love for one another is
reflected in their love of family, friends, and neighbors; they are
known for their compassion and generosity, lending a helping hand to
anyone in need; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. George Jerrett 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. George Jerrett 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. George Jerrett upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. George Jerrett.