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

WHEREAS, Gerry McIntosh and Norene Bartlett were united in marriage on
August 22, 1953, at the Stockbridge Methodist Church, with the Reverend
Ruford Cook officiating; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerry McIntosh celebrated their 60th Wedding
Anniversary with a family luncheon held in their honor on August 18,
2013, and then again with luncheon and domino party on August 22, 2013,
at their home with friends; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerry McIntosh are the proud parents of three
children, and the loving grandparents of eight grandchildren, and eight
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Gerry and Norene McIntosh owned and operated a dairy farm in
Jefferson County for many years; and
WHEREAS, Together, they enjoyed bowling and square dancing; today,
they appreciate a fun game of dominoes with friends as well as the
fellowship of their church community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerry McIntosh 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. Gerry McIntosh 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 that this couple has invested in their marriage; and
WHEREAS, They have passed these same values 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. Gerry McIntosh 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. Gerry McIntosh upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Gerry McIntosh.