LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James Hodkinson upon
the occasion of celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, James E. Hodkinson and Donna Agnes Saber were united in
marriage on January 14, 1961, at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Deferiet,
New York; and
WHEREAS, James Hodkinson attended Carthage Central School and served
his country as a member of the United State Marine Corps for 22 years;
and
WHEREAS, Upon his retirement from the Marine Corps in 1979, James
Hodkinson worked for 20 years as a Housing Manager at Fort Drum; and
WHEREAS, Donna Hodkinson, a graduate of Carthage Central School, is
retired from Carthage Area Hospital following 30 years of distinguished
service as a certified operating room technician; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Hodkinson are the proud parents of three
children, Jammie, Kellie and Terrie, and the loving grandparents of six
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. James Hodkinson 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. James Hodkinson 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. James Hodkinson 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. James Hodkinson.