LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mooney upon the
occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Gene Mooney and Louise Feathers were united in marriage on
November 18, 1953, in York, South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Together they are the proud parents of three children, and
the loving grandparents of numerous grandchildren and great-grandchil-
dren; and
WHEREAS, Gene Mooney retired from both the United States Air Force and
Champion Paper Mill, formerly the St. Regis Paper Mill; he is a member
of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Eagles;
today, he enjoys golfing and playing pool; and
WHEREAS, Louise Mooney is retired from Avon Shoes; she enjoys bowling
and appreciates a fun game of bingo; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mooney 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. Gene Mooney 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, 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. Gene Mooney 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. Gene Mooney 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. Gene Mooney.