LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John and Delores Reitmeier upon
the occasion of their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, John Reitmeier and Delores Schumacher were united in marriage
on April 23, 1944, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by their family at a dinner party held at Banchetti's Restau-
rant; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of eight children and have 16
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, John and Delores Reitmeier 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, An avid gardener, John Reitmeier is a World War II Army
veteran, who was employed with HVAC for more than 40 years; Delores
Reitmeier is a homemaker who also enjoys crocheting for her family;
together, they are devoted members of St. Mark's Lutheran Church,
Kenmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, John and Delores Reitmeier 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, 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, John and Delores Reitmeier 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 mile-
stone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an occa-
sion 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 John and Delores Reitmeier upon the occasion of their 65th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John and Delores Reitmeier.