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

WHEREAS, Robert A. Haskins and Bonnie Monahan were united in marriage on
July 31, 1965, at St. James Catholic Church in Carthage, New York; and
WHEREAS, Robert A. Haskins served in the United States Air Force in
England and is retired from the A & P Grocery Store; and
WHEREAS, Bonnie Haskins is a retired employee of the Carthage Central
School District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Haskins are the proud parents of two
children, David and Susan, and the loving grandparents of six grandchil-
dren and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Haskins 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 A. Haskins have lived and continue to
live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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 A. Haskins 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 A. Haskins upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Haskins.