Senate Resolution No. 3301

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Willis F. Green upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, Willis F. Green and Eleanor Eastman were united in marriage
on October 5, 1957, at the Ellisburg Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Willis Green owned and operated the family dairy farm until
1991, and now works part time at both Sheland Farm and as a janitor for
the Belleville United Church; and

WHEREAS, Eleanor Green worked as a licensed practical nurse at Mercy
Hospital in Watertown, New York, as well as at area businesses; in
addition, she was a Girl Scout Leader for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Daniel and David,
and the loving grandparents of four grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Green enjoy spending time with their
grandchildren and attending country and bluegrass music concerts; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Green 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. Green 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. Willis Green 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. Willis F. Green upon the occasion of
celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Willis F. Green.