LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Richard Horstman upon
the occasion of the celebration of their 60th Wedding Anniversary on
January 27, 2012

WHEREAS, Anna Solotruck and Richard J. Horstman were united in marriage
on January 27, 1952, in Cohoes, New York; and
WHEREAS, Anna Horstman grew up in Ballston Spa; she attended Ballston
Spa High School and Mildred Elly Business School; Richard Horstman grew
up in Jonesville and attended Burnt Hills High School, the State Univer-
sity of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill,
and Schenectady County Community College; and
WHEREAS, Richard Horstman belonged to Carpenters Local 370 for more
than 50 years and was also a member of the Jonesville Volunteer Fire
Department for 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Longtime residents of Jonesville, New York, Anna and Richard
Horstman are the proud parents of John and Valerie Horstman, Michael
Horstman, Grace and Bill Dunker, and Carol and Daniel Wheeler and have
seven cherished grandchildren, Alexandra, Bill, Kyle, Erin, Mitchell,
Stuart and Jacob; and
WHEREAS, Anna and Richard Horstman 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, Anna and Richard Horstman 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, Anna and Richard Horstman 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. Richard Horstman upon the occasion of their
60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Horstman.