LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walton upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Thomas and Arlene Walton were united in marriage on June 2,
1956, at St. Francis of Assisi Church with a reception at Big Tree Fire
Hall; they then honeymooned in Canada; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, James, Richard,
Cheryl and Donna, and the loving grandparents of seven grandchildren,
Dawn, Mark, Gabrielle, John, Jessica, Christine and Mark; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walton 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, Thomas Walton served his country as a member of the United
States Navy from 1953-1956 on the USS Van Valkenburgh Destroyer; Arlene
Walton was a secretary for a lawyer in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Walton is a member of the Hamburg Rod and Gun Club and
enjoys hunting; Arlene Walton is a member of the Hamburg Historical
Society and the Hamburg Antiques Study Group; she also enjoys gardening
and antiquing; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walton 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. Thomas Walton 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. Thomas Walton upon the occasion of celebrating
their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walton.