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

WHEREAS, Fred Hamp and Catherine Olmstead of Grand Island, New York,
were united in marriage on April 30, 1966, in Detroit; they celebrated
their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a trip to Puerto Rico with their
children, their spouses and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, and the loving
grandparents of 10 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamp 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, Fred Hamp is the owner and manager of Hamp Funeral Home in
Tonawanda, New York, and Catherine Hamp is a secretary at the funeral
home; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamp 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. Fred Hamp 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. Fred Hamp 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. Fred Hamp.