LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Carter
upon the occasion of celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Richard Carter and Joan Russell were united in marriage on
August 22, 1959, at the United Methodist Church in Depauville, New York;
and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Clayton Central School in 1954, Richard
Carter also graduated from the Hampton School in New Hampshire in 1955,
and St. Lawrence University in 1959; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Richard Carter received several National Science Founda-
tion grants for mathematics studies, and completed post-graduate work at
Clarkson University, State University of New York at Oswego and Potsdam,
Hamilton College and Rochester University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Richard Carter was a mathematics instructor for 35 years,
and the Vice-President of the Irondequoit Teachers Association for 20
years; he was also a former treasurer of the Northern New York Agricul-
tural Society and trustee of the Depauville United Methodist Church;
currently, he is a Mason and a member of the National Rifle Association;
and
WHEREAS, Joan Carter graduated from LaFargeville Central School in
1958, and from Central City Business Institute in Syracuse, where she
majored in business administration; and
WHEREAS, Joan Carter worked for Carl Fry's Farm Implement Business, as
a buyer for McCurdy's Department Store, and operated the Whippoorwill
Gift Shop from 1994-2001; and
WHEREAS, Joan Carter was the financial secretary and a trustee for the
Depauville United Methodist Church, as well as a trustee of the Stone
Mills Agricultural Museum, and a member of the Eastern Star; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Richard and Joan Carter operated the Driftwood Restaurant
from 1970-1975, and are active members of the First Presbyterian Church
in Haines City, Florida, where they spend the winter months; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Richard and Joan Carter are the proud parents of two
children, Sherry and Ethan; 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. Richard and Joan Carter 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. Richard and Joan Carter 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. Richard Carter upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 55th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carter.