2015-J29
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kernehan upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Robert Kernehan and Caroline Pfister were united in marriage on
October 23, 1954, at St. Cyril's Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Robert Kernehan served his country as a member of the United
States Marine Corps during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Robert Kernehan was employed by the New York State Office of
Parks and Recreation before retiring in 1990; he is an honorary member
of the Alexandria Bay Fire Department, as well as a member of the Ameri-
can Legion; and
WHEREAS, Caroline Kernehan was a homemaker, and a telephone operator
for the New York Telephone Company; she also worked in retail sales; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kernehan enjoy bowling, spending time on
the St. Lawrence River and wintering in Florida; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kernehan are the proud parents of three
children, Robert, Kimberly and the late David, and the loving grandpar-
ents of six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kernehan 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. Robert Kernehan 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. Robert Kernehan 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. Robert Kernehan upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kernehan.