Senate Resolution No. 1319

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tupper upon
the occasion of celebrating their 65th 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. Kenneth Tupper upon the occasion of their 65th Wedding
Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth and Jean Tupper were united in marriage on
September 22, 1956, at the United Methodist Church in West Stockholm,
New York; attendants were the late Phyllis Rockwell Hunter and the late
Francis Thomas; and

WHEREAS, The couple have been residents of Pierrepont, New York,
throughout their marriage where they have operated a hobby farm
producing maple products since 1990; they have also been regular vendors
at the Canton Farmer's Market and have enjoyed many camping trips; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, with a steadfast and unwavering commitment to
their community, Kenneth and Jean Tupper are active volunteers of both
the St. Lawrence County Power and Equipment Museum and the St. Lawrence
County (SLC) Maple Producers Association; and

WHEREAS, Today, they are the proud parents of four children, and the
loving grandparents of five grandchildren and one great-grandson; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tupper 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. Kenneth Tupper 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 doing
so, 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, 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. Kenneth Tupper 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. Kenneth Tupper upon the occasion of
celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

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