LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Jack Witsil upon the
occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Jack D. Witsil and Betty J. Gohn were united in marriage on
January 26, 1944, in Red Bank, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary with a
family dinner at Salvatore's Italian Gardens; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, and the loving
grandparents of eight grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Witsil 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, Jack Witsil served his country as a member of the United
States Army, Private First Class from 1943-1945; and
WHEREAS, Jack Witsil is retired from the former LaClede Color Cards,
and enjoys carving wooden ducks, collecting stamps, and reading; and
WHEREAS, Betty Witsil is retired from Buffalo General Medical Center's
Medical Records Department, and like her husband, she is an avid reader;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Witsil 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. Jack Witsil 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. Jack Witsil upon the occasion of their 70th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Witsil.