LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Nichols
upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Sharon and Alfred "Bud" Nichols were united in marriage on
August 17, 1963, at the First Baptist Church in Ogdensburg, New York,
with The Reverend Chester Whitt officiating; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Tom and Larry, and
the loving grandparents of three grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Nichols, the daughter of the late Howard and Dorothy
Kingston, graduated from Huevelton High School in 1961, and worked for
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, before leaving in 1967, to
raise her family; and
WHEREAS, Today, Sharon Nichols enjoys cooking, baking and pickling,
and is an organist at Galilee United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Alfred J. Nichols, the son of the late Al and Bernadette
Nichols, graduated from both Huevelton Central School in 1960, and then
Canton ATC in 1962; and
WHEREAS, A retired dairy farmer, Alfred J. Nichols was a member of the
Huevelton Central School Board of Education for 10 years, serving as
president for five; presently, he serves as Supervisor for the Town of
Oswegatchie, and is a member of the Oswegatchie Development Corporation;
active in his church, Alfred J. Nichols enjoys his public service work,
and is an avid gardener; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Nichols 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. Alfred J. Nichols have lived and continue to
live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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. Alfred J. Nichols 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. Alfred J. Nichols upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Nichols.