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

WHEREAS, Gary Turner and Anita Eggleston were united in marriage on
March 5, 1966, at United Methodist Church in Morristown, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, Andria and Arik,
and have two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Turner are and always have been a tower of
strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
WHEREAS, Gary Turner has been the owner and operator of Turner Inn
which will celebrate 45 years in business in December of 2016; he is
also serving his fourth term as Morristown Town Councilman; and
WHEREAS, Anita Turner, who currently works in the family business,
spent 36 years serving the Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair;
furthermore, 17 of those years she served as the business manager and
secretary/treasurer; 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. Gary Turner 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 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. Gary Turner 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. Gary Turner 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. Gary Turner.