LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Pierce,
Sr., upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Edward Pierce and Jeanne Ferguson were united in marriage on
August 28, 1965, at St. John the Baptist Church in Syracuse, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pierce, Sr. celebrated their Golden
Wedding Anniversary with their children and grandchildren with a Skanea-
teles Lake dinner cruise; and
WHEREAS, Edward Pierce, Sr. is a veteran of the United States Navy and
is a retired employee of the Carrier Corporation; he also operated Rural
Refrigeration Service; and
WHEREAS, Jeanne Pierce is a retired employee of the General Electric
Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Pierce, Sr. enjoy spending time at
their residence in the Adirondack Park; and
WHEREAS, They 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. Edward A. Pierce, Sr. 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. Edward A. Pierce, Sr. 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. Edward A. Pierce, Sr. 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. Edward A. Pierce, Sr.