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

WHEREAS, Betty Jane Farrell and Neil Wilson were united in marriage on
September 20, 1947, at the home of the bride's sister, Helen LaRue, in
Alexandria Bay, with the Reverend Lisle B. Caldwell officiating; and
WHEREAS, The bride is the daughter of the late Earl and Pearl Farrell,
and the groom, the son of the late Alfred and Margaret Wilson; and
WHEREAS, For 40 years, Neil Wilson was co-owner of Wilson's Hyde Lake
Campsites with his brother; he was also a union carpenter with Local
278; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Neil Wilson was employed by the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation; and
WHEREAS, Neil Wilson has been a member of the Theresa Fire Department
for many years, and was a Fire Commissioner for the Town of Theresa Fire
District; and
WHEREAS, Betty Jane Wilson was the Manager of Wilson's Hyde Lake Camp-
sites; she also devoted herself to making a loving home for her family;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are the proud parents of two children,
Steven and Nancy, and the loving grandparents of two grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are avid race car fans and life members
of the Theresa United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Wilson 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. Neil Wilson 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. Neil Wilson 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. Neil Wilson upon the occasion of celebrating
their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Neil Wilson.