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

WHEREAS, William Kimber and Myrna Lamson were united in marriage on
October 26, 1963, at Grace Episcopal Church in Baldwinsville, New York;
this momentous occasion was celebrated at a party held in their honor at
the Williamstown American Legion on Saturday, October 26, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Williamstown, New York, Mr. and Mrs. William
Kimber are the proud parents of two sons, Sean and Mark, and have six
grandchildren, and a great-grandson; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Kimber 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, Employed in the eye-care industry for 40 years, William
Kimber worked as an optical lab technician for Empire Vision; he is an
avid car racing and football fan, and enjoys woodworking; and
WHEREAS, Myrna Kimber worked as a dental assistant and optical recep-
tionist, as well as for Sarah Coventry Jewelry; active in her church
choir, she enjoys Bible study, knitting, crocheting, and quilting; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Kimber 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. William Kimber 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 Kimber 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 Kimber.