Senate Resolution No. 4302

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Fred Norfolk upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, Fred and Marlene Norfolk were both born and raised in
Watertown, New York, met in high school, and were united in marriage on
August 15, 1967, at Holy Family Church in Watertown; and

WHEREAS, They celebrated their Golden Anniversary with a family trip
to Alaska; and

WHEREAS, Fred Norfolk was a member of the Watertown Police
Department, retiring after 20 years of service; and

WHEREAS, After his retirement from the police force, he worked as a
school bus driver, in the construction field, and as a cameraman for
Channel 50; and

WHEREAS, Marlene Norfolk worked for the City of Watertown for 36
years, retiring as city assessor; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Norfolk are the proud parents of two
sons, Frederick and Matthew, and the loving grandparents of five
grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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. Fred Norfolk.