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

WHEREAS, John Phippen and Jane Sullivan were united in marriage on Octo-
ber 19, 1963, at St. Patrick's Church in Colton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Phippen renewed their wedding vows at a
ceremony before Reverend Christopher Celentano, and celebrated this
momentous occasion at a 50th Wedding Anniversary party hosted by their
children, on Saturday, August 3, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Phippen, residents of Central Square, New
York, are and always have been a tower of strength, support, understand-
ing 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, A graduate of SUNY Canton, John Phippen retired from Allstate
Insurance Company; and
WHEREAS, Jane Phippen earned her degree from St. Joseph's College of
Nursing in Syracuse, New York; she is retired from Dignity Plus L.H.H.C.
in Central Square; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Phippen 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. John Phippen 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. John Phippen 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. John Phippen.