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

WHEREAS, Gilbert Baumgardner and the former Teresa Lewandowski were
united in marriage on May 1, 1965, at the Precious Blood Catholic Church
in Buffalo, New York; the couple celebrated this momentous occasion with
a family dinner at Russell's Steaks, Chops and More in Lancaster; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two loving children and have
two beautiful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Baumgardner are and always have been a tower of
strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Gil, Gilbert Baumgardner is a retired
lithographic layout artist at Kenworthy Printing Co., Thorner Sidney
Press and Holling Press, with more than four decades of distinguished
service; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Teresa Baumgardner, known to her family as
Terry, is a retired secretary for several schools and the administration
office at Kenmore Town of Tonawanda School District, with more than 27
years of dedicated service; 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. Baumgardner 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, Mr. and Mrs. Baumgardner 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. Baumgardner upon the occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Baumgardner.