LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bunt upon the
occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Fred and Catherine Bunt were united in marriage on July 9,
1955, in Queens, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Cathleen, Cindy,
Patricia and Rick, and the loving grandparents of one grandson; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bunt 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, This couple continues 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 this couple has invested in their marriage; and
WHEREAS, In 1948, Fred and Catherine Bunt met at the wedding of a
mutual friend; they attended Queens College, City University of New
York, and after graduation, they both taught elementary school in Long
Island, New York; and
WHEREAS, Two months after their wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bunt moved
to New Paltz, New York; for 10 years, Fred Bunt taught at The State
University of New York at New Paltz while Catherine Bunt continued to
teach elementary school; and
WHEREAS, Eventually, Fred Bunt became Dean of the School of Education
at Pace University in New York City and Westchester, New York, retiring
in 2001, after becoming Professor Emeritus in residence; Catherine Bunt
retired from teaching in 2002; and
WHEREAS, The couple has enjoyed their neighborhood for 60 years where
both have been active in the community; Fred Bunt is a former President
of the New Paltz Rotary Club and the Men's Paltz Club, and Catherine
Bunt is a longtime member of the New Paltz Garden Club and the Women's
Study Club; and
WHEREAS, These same values they have passed 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. Fred Bunt 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. Fred Bunt upon the occasion of celebrating
their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bunt.