LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Larry Keech upon the
occasion of celebrating their 53rd Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Larry Keech and Ellen Birchenough were united in marriage on
March 11, 1961, at the First Methodist Church in Watertown, New York,
with the Reverend John Kelly officiating; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Keech were attended at their wedding by Betty
Wilson, sister of the bride, and George Wilson, brother-in-law of the
bride; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Keech observed their 53rd anniversary on March
11, 2014; and
WHEREAS, In their retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Keech enjoy traveling and
gardening; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Keech are the parents of five children, Laura,
Robin, Larry, Jr., Dawn and Debbie, as well as 13 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Keech 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. Keech 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. Keech 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. Larry Keech upon the occasion of celebrating
their 53rd Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Keech.