Senate Resolution No. 32

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dillenbeck
upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in paying
tribute to flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time and
serve as a paradigm for present and future generations; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dillenbeck upon the occasion of celebrating their
70th Wedding Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Richard Dillenbeck, son of the late Herbert and Elsie
Dillenbeck, and the former Mildred Bell, daughter of the late William J.
and Ruth Bell, were united in marriage on February 26, 1946, at the
United Methodist Church in Ogdensburg, New York; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Wilbert Hull, uncle of the bride, officiated their
marriage, as well as officiated the 1918 wedding of the bride's parents;
and

WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York,
Richard Dillenbeck worked for Gerber Food Co. for 35 years before
retiring in 1986; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, Richard Dillenbeck proudly served his country
as a member of the Army Air Corps during World War II; and

WHEREAS, Mildred Dillenbeck retired as director of the Remington Art
Museum after 20 years of employment; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dillenbeck have been active members of
the United Methodist Church for the past 70 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dillenbeck 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. Richard Dillenbeck 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 a tremendous
amount of love, hard work and spirit this couple has invested in their
marriage; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dillenbeck have passed these same
values on to their loved ones, thus 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. Richard Dillenbeck 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. Richard Dillenbeck upon the occasion of
celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

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