LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Duane V. Burcume upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Paulette and Duane V. Burcume were united in marriage on July
27, 1963, at St. Henry's Catholic Church in DeKalb Junction, New York,
with Monsignor George N. Whittacker officiating; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Duane V. Burcume celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on July 27, 2013, at the White Brick Cafe in Tupper Lake,
New York, with their children and their wedding attendants; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, Denise and Daryl,
both of whom feel privileged to be a part of their life and rejoice in
their achievements; and
WHEREAS, Paulette Burcume, the daughter of the late Gerald and Gladys
Cunningham, retired in 2007, from Canton Central School where she was a
Teacher's Assistant in the Special Education Department; and
WHEREAS, Duane V. Burcume, the son of the late Vernon and Eva May
Burcume, retired in 1996, after more than 34 years with the Quality Milk
Promotion Services Program; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Duane V. Burcume 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. Duane V. Burcume 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 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. Duane V. Burcume 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. Duane V. Burcume 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. Duane V. Burcume.