LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turfler upon
the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turfler, of Monroe, New York, were united
in marriage on October 11, 1951 at Sacred Heard Church in Monroe and
built their lives together there; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three daughters; Kathleen Park-
er of Goshen, New York; Deborah Mainey of Austin, Texas; and Joanne
Conklin of Mendon, New York and have five cherished grandchildren,
Charles Mainey and his wife, Lisa of Austin, Texas; Stephanie Dinsmore
and her husband, Donald of Florida, New York; Christine Mainey of Cary,
North Carolina; and Alec Parker and Eric Parker of Goshen, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Turfler joyously celebrated the momentous mile-
stone of their 60th Wedding Anniversary surrounded by family and friends
on October 11, 2011 at the wedding of their granddaughter, Stephanie
Dinsmore, at Catlin Gardens in Slate Hill, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turfler 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, They 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, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turfler 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 Turfler 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. Charles Turfler.