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

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gerhard, of Delmar, New York, were united
in marriage on August 13, 1960 at St. Benedict Joseph Labre Church in
Queens; and
WHEREAS, Regina and Ronald Gerhard are the proud parents of David and
Michelle Gerhard of Voorheesville, Brian and LeAnn Gerhard of Suwanee,
Georgia, and Gregory and Lauren Gerhard of Decatur, Georgia and are also
the loving grandparents of Ryan Gerhard of Albany and Emily Gerhard of
Suwanee; and
WHEREAS, Regina and Ronald Gerhard joyously celebrated their 50th
Wedding Anniversary surrounded by their family, first with an early
celebration on Anna Maria Island in Florida in June 2010 arranged by
their children, and later with a second celebration on Long Island with
many members of their extended family; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Gerhard, a Cornell University graduate, is retired
from his career in the health field while Regina Gerhard is a retired
nurse and real estate broker; and
WHEREAS, Regina and Ronald Gerhard 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, Regina and Ronald Gerhard 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, Regina and Ronald Gerhard 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 Regina and Ronald Gerhard 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. Ronald Gerhard.