LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Lee Comar upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Sheila Johnson and Lee Comar were united in marriage in August
of 1965; and
WHEREAS, This loving couple met as college students at Adirondack
Community College in 1964; Lee, from Glens Falls, was there on the G.I.
Bill after serving for four years as a member of the United States Air
Force; Sheila had just graduated from Lake George High School; and
WHEREAS, Upon getting married, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Comar moved to Rosen-
dale, New York in Ulster County for Lee's job with AT&T; the following
year their son Scott was born, followed three years later by their
daughter Jennifer; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, Lee Comar's job moved to Connecticut where he tran-
sitioned into marketing with AT&T; while there, Sheila earned her bach-
elor's degree at the University of Connecticut while working for a title
insurance company; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, during this time, Lee also finished his bach-
elor's degree at St. Joseph's College in West Haven, Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, Today, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Comar reside in Middle Granville in a
beautiful old farmhouse along the Mettowee River; they are the proud
grandparents of two grandchildren, Joseph and Nora; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Comar 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. Lee Comar 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, Active within their community, Lee Comar serves as chairman
of the Washington County Planning Board, as chaplain of American Legion
Post No. 323, and as first vice-president of the Granville Lions Club;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Sheila Comar is secretary of the board of direc-
tors of the Slate Valley Museum, and a member of the Granville Lions
Club; and
WHEREAS, This meaningful occasion is the result of the love, hard work
and spirit this couple has invested in their marriage; 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. Lee Comar 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. Lee Comar upon the occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Comar.