LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stacy, upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Donald Stacy and Patricia Russell were united in marriage on
February 19, 1966, at St. Patrick's Church in Watertown, New York; and
WHEREAS, After 50 years of distinguished service, Donald Stacy retired
from Mercy Hospital; today, he enjoys volunteering for Meals on Wheels;
and
WHEREAS, Patricia Stacy worked at both Mercy Hospital and Samaritan
Medical Center until her retirement; currently, she volunteers her time
and energies at the Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Stacy are the proud parents of two daughters and
are the loving grandparents of six grandsons and two granddaughters, as
well as four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Stacy 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. Stacy 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. Stacy 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. Donald Stacy upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stacy.