Senate Resolution No. 311

BY: Senator JACOBS

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gottler upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in paying
tribute to those flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time
to serve as a paradigm for present and future generations; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gottler upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary; this momentous occasion was celebrated with a family
gathering at Niawanda Park Pavilion with the River Dogs Band; and

WHEREAS, Peter Gottler and Lynn Felthousen were united in marriage
on January 21, 1967, at St. Andrew's Church in Tonawanda, followed by a
reception at Buffalo Launch Club on Grand Island; and

WHEREAS, Peter Gottler valiantly served as a member of the United
States Navy and retired after 25 years as an electrician at General
Motors in Buffalo; Lynn Gottler is a retired counselor from Orleans
Niagara BOCES; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five children and the loving
grandparents of 12 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gottler are and always have been a tower
of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and

WHEREAS, Their devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness to
their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and
tradition; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gottler 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. Peter Gottler 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
milestone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and


WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when an
occasion 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. Peter Gottler upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gottler.