LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ryan upon the
occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Harold Ryan and Mary Sweet were united in marriage on November
26, 1949, at St. Mary's Church in Waddington, New York; the couple cele-
brated their 65th Anniversary on November 9, 2014, with a party held in
their honor and hosted by their family, at the Artworks Creperie Restau-
rant, in Waddington, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ryan are the proud parents of Ann, Rich-
ard, Barbara, Thomas, Elizabeth, Robert, and the late Margaret, and the
loving grandparents of 13 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ryan 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. Harold Ryan 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. Harold Ryan 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. Harold Ryan upon the occasion of celebrating
their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ryan.