LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hurst upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Howard and Irene Hurst were united in marriage on September 7,
1960; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hurst celebrated their 50th Wedding Anni-
versary at a SLAM Masquerade Ball; they then attended an anniversary
party held in their honor given by the bride's brother at his home in
Edgewater, New Jersey; next they went to see the Broadway play "West
Side Story"; furthermore, the happy couple is planning a trip to Ireland
in the Spring of 2011; and
WHEREAS, Howard Hurst spent 35 years in the military, primarily as a
United States Army aviator and Irene Hurst is a retired professor from
Hofstra University; and
WHEREAS, Having grown up on Long Island, and living in numerous plac-
es, Mr. and Mrs. Hurst have chosen to spend their retirement in Sauger-
ties, New York; they enjoy the scenic beauty of the area as well as its
many attributes including its art, music, continuing education opportu-
nities, a first-class library and the friendly people; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Elizabeth Hurst, Howard Hurst
III, William Hurst, Esq., and the late Andrea Hurst-O'Connor; they are
also the loving grandparents of four grandchildren, Baxter Hurst-Blair,
Dixie'drea Hurst-Blair, Gavin Hurst, and Callum Hurst; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hurst 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, Mr. and Mrs. Hurst 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. Hurst 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. Hurst 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. Hurst, 51 Mayfield Estates, Saugerties, New York
12477.