LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keeney upon
the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Donald E. Keeney and Muriel E. Balcom, both 91 years-old, were
united in marriage on January 13, 1946, at the Mount Pleasant Methodist
Church, followed by a wedding reception at the home of the bride's
parents; and
WHEREAS, Donald Keeney was employed as a carpenter and Muriel Keeney
worked as a lab technician for the Nestle Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keeney, who currently reside in Fulton,
New York, are the proud parents of four children, Margaret Mulford, Mary
Ellen Canino, Rosemary Federici and Donald R. Keeney, and the loving
grandparents of nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; 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. Donald Keeney 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. Donald Keeney 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. Donald Keeney upon the occasion of celebrating
their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keeney.