Senate Resolution No. 4080

BY: Senator JACOBS

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eshelman 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. Robert Eshelman upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary which was celebrated with a dinner party at the Loyal Order
of Moose Lodge No. 180, Grand Island, New York; and

WHEREAS, Robert Eshelman and the former Diane Harrington of Buffalo,
New York, were united in marriage on January 26, 1968, at First
Methodist Church in North Tonawanda, New York; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, and the
loving grandparents of two grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eshelman 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, Robert Eshelman is a retired computer programmer/analyst
for M&T Bank, and Diane Eshelman is retired as a licensed practical
nurse at Allstate Homecare and Schofield Adult Day Care; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eshelman 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. Robert Eshelman 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. Robert Eshelman 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. Robert Eshelman.