LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cobb upon the
occasion of their 75th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Walter Cobb and Esther Richardson were united in marriage on
April 16, 1939, at the Church of Christ in Richland, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cobb graduated from Sandy Creek High School and was
employed as a letter carrier in Lacona, New York for 39 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cobb graduated from Pulaski Academy and worked at the
First National Bank and later at Merchants Bank; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cobb are the parents of two daughters, Nancy
Reed and Cheryl Stagle, and are blessed with six grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cobb 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. Cobb 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. Cobb 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. Walter Cobb upon the occasion of celebrating
their 75th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cobb.