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

WHEREAS, Larry Carr and Jean Kennedy were united in marriage on June 20,
1964, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clayton, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Lisa
and Lori, and the loving grandparents of five wonderful grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carr 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, After graduating from Clayton Central School in 1962, Larry
Carr attained his degree from Delhi Agricultural and Technical Institute
in 1964; he also served his country as a member of the United States
Navy from 1966 to 1970; and
WHEREAS, Larry Carr worked as a U.S. Customs Inspector from 1970 until
his retirement in 1999; he is a member of the Depauville Gun Club, past
president of the Clayton Lions Club, and was emcee for the Clayton
Community Band from 2007 to 2013; furthermore, he enjoys hunting, fish-
ing, chopping wood and visiting casinos; and
WHEREAS, A fellow graduate of Clayton Central School in 1962, Jean
Carr attended the Rochester Business Institute and the Watertown School
of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Jean Carr worked for 15 years for the former Kennedy Pharmacy
in Clayton; she also enjoys reading, gardening, travel and spending time
with her grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carr 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. Larry Carr have touched the lives of their fami-
ly 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 Carr 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 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carr.