LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William F. Wise, II,
upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, William F. Wise and Ann Cooper were united in marriage on
February 27, 1965, at Holy Family Church in Watertown, New York; and
WHEREAS, William Wise served in the United States Army from 1963 to
1969; and
WHEREAS, He worked at Marine Midland Bank for several years and for
New York Air Brake for 20 years, thereafter, working for FisherCast
until his retirement in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Since his retirement, William Wise has been employed part-
time at Derouin's Plumbing and Heating, and enjoys spending time with
friends; and
WHEREAS, Ann Wise worked for the Watertown Surgical Group and for Dr.
Ralph J. Manilley and Watertown Internists, until her retirement in
2008; and
WHEREAS, Ann Wise is a member of the Red Hat Society and is involved
with the Class of 1964 Watertown High School Reunion Committee; she
enjoys serving lunches at Sacred Heart Church and has worked on the
Watertown High School Select Choir musicals for many years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Wise are the proud parents of three
children, Tammy, William F., III and Timothy, and the loving grandpar-
ents of several grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Wise 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. William Wise 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 other 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. William Wise 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 other; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Mr. and Mrs. William F. Wise, II 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. William F. Wise, II.