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

WHEREAS, Gary Livingston and Betty Carpenter were united in marriage on
July 11, 1964, at the United Methodist Church of Hermon; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Livingston celebrated this momentous occa-
sion alongside their family with an Anniversary Dinner in their honor on
Friday, July 11, 2014, at the Lobster House; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, Michael and
Tammy, and the loving grandparents of their granddaughter, Cally; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Livingston 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, Gary Livingston has worked for L&H Construction in Potsdam,
New York for 30 years; he has been part owner of L&L Construction with
his son since 1994; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being a homemaker for 20 years, Betty Living-
ston worked for Richville Furniture in 1987, and is retired from
Gardner's Flooring and Furniture in Ogdensburg; and
WHEREAS, Gary Livingston enjoys antique tractor pulling and collects
antique tractors; together, this loving couple enjoy gardening and
spending time with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Livingston 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, 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. Gary Livingston 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. Gary Livingston upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Livingston.