LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stone upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Jim and Margaret Stone were united in marriage on March 13,
1965, at St. Mary's Star of Sea in Leith, Scotland; and
WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of four children, David (Jenna),
Suzie (John), Tracy (Tom), and Andrew, and the proud grandparents of six
grandchildren, Brandon, Alexii, Thomas, Kelsie, Martin and Caera; and
WHEREAS, Jim and Margaret Stone 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. Jim Stone 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 this couple has invested in their marriage; and
WHEREAS, These same values they have passed 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, Jim Stone proudly served his country as a member of the
United States Air Force stationed in Scotland, where he met his wife,
Margaret, in 1964; and
WHEREAS, Following the completion of his military service, Jim Stone
returned with Margaret to his hometown of Malone, and worked for
National Grid for 27 years; and
WHEREAS, Margaret worked at the Bond in Leith before traveling with
her husband to America; she excelled at being a housewife and mother to
their four children; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stone 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. Jim Stone upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jim and Margaret Stone.