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

WHEREAS, William Schaefer and Margaret Boldis were united in marriage on
February 19, 1955, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Buffalo, New
York, and now live in Hammond, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Schaefer are the proud parents of four
children, Kenneth, David, Edward, and Cynthia, and the loving grandpar-
ents of seven grandchildren and six great-grand children; and
WHEREAS, William Schaefer graduated from Erie Community College and
worked for Goodwill Industries in Buffalo for 26 years; he is a member
of the Foley Senior Center and enjoys wood working and gardening; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Schaefer has been a volunteer for various organiza-
tions including Goodwill Industries, the Cub Scouts, the Girl Scouts,
Head Start, and the Parent-Teacher Association of Star Point Central
School in Niagara County; she is a member of the Cedars Grange and a
past president and board member of the New York State Federation of Lake
Associations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Schaefer owned Cedar Grove Camps in
Black Lake until their retirement in 1999; they were also were members
of the Black Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Black Lake Association;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Schaefer 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. William Schaefer 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 that this couple has invested in their marriage; and
WHEREAS, They have passed these same values 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 Schaefer 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 Schaefer upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. William Schaefer.