Senate Resolution No. 3296

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Kocher upon
the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, Fred J. Kocher and Arlene M. Hood, residents of Alexandria
Bay, were united in marriage on June 17, 1947, in Endicott, New York;
and

WHEREAS, They celebrated their 70th Anniversary on June 3, 2017, at
the Village Hall in Alexandria Bay; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Kocher are the proud parents of five
children, Ronald, Lynn, Donna and twin sons, Gary and Barry, and the
loving grandparents of several grandchildren and one great-grandson; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Kocher 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. Fred J. Kocher 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. Fred J. Kocher 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 sense 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. Fred J. Kocher upon the occasion of
celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Kocher.