LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins upon
the occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Ismay and James Hawkins were united in marriage on March 2,
1951; the couple celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary with a lovely
dinner; and
WHEREAS, James Hawkins proudly served his country as a member of the
United States Army during World War II and is retired from the New York
City Transit Authority; Ismay Hawkins retired from Farmingdale State
College; and
WHEREAS, For many years, James Hawkins was an avid fisherman and could
be seen casting his fishing pole from the shores of the Captree boat
basin; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Freeport, New York, they are the proud parents
of three children, and the loving grandparents of six grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins 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. James Hawkins 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. James Hawkins 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. James Hawkins upon the occasion of celebrating
their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins.