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

WHEREAS, John Mossing and Nancy Kline were united in marriage on August
8, 1964, at St. Richard's Catholic Church in Swanton, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three beautiful children, Kris-
ten, Ann and John, and the loving grandparents of nine wonderful grand-
children; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Mossing 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, A graduate of Ohio Northern University in 1964, John Mossing
earned a degree in health and physical education; and
WHEREAS, John Mossing taught physical education for the Gouverneur
Central School District, while also coaching basketball and football for
the district; in addition, he enjoys gardening and painting birthday
signs for friends and residents of his community; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Mossing graduated from Bowling Green State University
in Ohio in 1964; she later earned a degree in secondary English educa-
tion from SUNY Potsdam; and
WHEREAS, An English teacher in the Gouverneur Central School District
for 20 years, Nancy Mossing also enjoys gardening, painting, traveling
and cooking; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Mossing 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, In celebration of 50 years of marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Mossing
went on an anniversary trip to Topsail Island, North Carolina, along
with their children and grandchildren; 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. John Mossing 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. John Mossing 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. John Mossing.