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

WHEREAS, William Powers and the former Sue Glaser were united in
marriage on February 19, 1966, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in
Kenmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, and the loving
grandparents of four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Powers 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 esteemed couple 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, William Powers worked for many years in management for Sears,
and retired as an Allstate Insurance agent in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, Sue Powers is a retired literary specialist/consultant, and
served both as a reading teacher for the Clarence Central School
District and adjunct instructor of literacy at Canisius and Medaille
colleges; 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. William Powers 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. William Powers 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. William Powers.