LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Al Blanchette upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Al and Jeanette Blanchette were united in marriage on October
11, 1952, at St. Margaret Mary's Church; a blessing from The Reverend
Ronald Menty was received in October at All Saints Catholic Church,
formerly St. Margaret Mary's Church; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with a
surprise dinner held in their honor at their home by their children and
grandchildren; in addition, a trip back to the West Coast has been
planned; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of six children, Nancy (Bob)
Bombard, Judy Trichilo, Denise (Jim) Heiserman, Regina (Mark) Burby,
Timothy (Kathy) Blanchette, and the late Alan Blanchette, and the loving
grandparents of 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Al Blanchette 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, Al Blanchette was employed as a mason for 48 years, working
his last 10 years for SUNY and retiring in 1995; Jeanette Blanchette
also retired in 1995 from SUNY; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Al Blanchette 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. Al Blanchette 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. Al Blanchette 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 Mr. and Mrs. Al Blanchette.