LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cosh upon the
occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Arthur and Elizabeth Cosh were united in marriage on October
22, 1944, at the Methodist Parsonage, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three sons, John, Gary and
Stephen, and the loving grandparents of four grandchildren and and six
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cosh 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, Arthur and Elizabeth Cosh purchased farms on Cosh Road where
they ran a dairy, beef and forage crop operation for 60 years; lifelong
residents of the Unionville area, today they still live nearby; and
WHEREAS, In addition to farming, Arthur Cosh served on the Minisink
Town Board for 45 years, was a member of regional agriculture commit-
tees, and currently belongs to several community organizations; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Cosh worked as a dairyman and homemaker and is a 20
year cancer survivor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cosh 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. Arthur Cosh 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. Arthur Cosh upon the occasion of celebrating
their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cosh.