LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kennell upon
the occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Phyllis Osburn and Richard Kennell were united in marriage on
September 27, 1947, in the Beaver Falls Methodist Church, with Reverend
Carter officiating; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Kennell celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniver-
sary with a family dinner at the Clipper Inn on October 13, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Richard Kennell served in the Navy Seabees for two years, and
enjoys fishing and outdoor work; and
WHEREAS, Phyllis Kennell, who devoted herself to making a loving home
for her family, enjoys crocheting, knitting and crossword puzzles; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Kennell are the proud parents of four children,
Kevin, Judy, Cindy and Brenda, and the adoring grandparents of two
grandsons whom they enjoy spending time with, Jeffrey and Robert; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Kennell 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. Richard Kennell 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. Richard Kennell 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. Richard Kennell upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kennell.