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

WHEREAS, John Barclay and Jacqueline Wright were united in marriage on
February 5, 1966, by the Mayor of North Tonawanda; the couple celebrated
this momentous occasion with a family dinner, and will continue with a
train trip to New Orleans in the Spring; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children and have eight
grandchildren as well as two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Barclay 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. John Barclay 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, John Barclay retired from his position as a toolmaker and
millwright at GM Powertrain in Tonawanda after 38 years of distinguished
service; Jacqueline retired after 28 years of steadfast dedication to
the West Seneca Developmental Center as a developmental aide; 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. John Barclay 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. John Barclay 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. John Barclay.