LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chatelle upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Charles Chatelle and the former Veronica Powers were united in
marriage on August 16, 1958, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in
Churubusco, New York; on September 21, 2008, they joyously celebrated
their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a brunch at Crickets Restaurant in
Peru; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Joseph Chatelle and his girl-
friend, Leann Rabideau, and JoAnn Pillitteri and her husband Joseph, and
are the loving grandparents of Tyler Chatelle, Kelsey Chatelle, and
Michael Pillitteri, and Sierra Gowette, Leann Rabideau's daughter; and
WHEREAS, Charles "Chuck" Chatelle is retired from Plattsburgh Quarries
after 24 years of dedicated service and enjoys playing golf; Veronica
"Ronnie" Chatelle is retired from her business, Ron's Corner Restaurant,
which she ran successfully for 16 years; and
WHEREAS, Charles and Veronica Chatelle live in Plattsburgh and enjoy
spending their winters in Zephyrhills, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Charles and Veronica Chatelle 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, Charles and Veronica Chatelle 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, Charles and Veronica Chatelle 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 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chatelle upon the occasion of their
50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chatelle.