Senate Resolution No. 1625

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. John Donovan upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on August 21, 2021

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 custom of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. John Donovan upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th
Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, August 21, 2021; and

WHEREAS, John Donovan and the former Jackie Fulcher of Clayton, New
York, were united in marriage on August 21, 1971, in Smiths Falls,
Ontario, Canada; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of one daughter, Jena, and the
loving grandparents of six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Donovan 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. John Donovan 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. John Donovan 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. John Donovan 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. John Donovan.