LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Miller upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Genevieve and Edward R. Miller were united in marriage on
November 23, 1963, at Holy Family Church in Watertown, New York, with
The Reverend Edward Franklin officiating; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Miller celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary with a Mass at Holy Family Church, followed by a family
dinner at the Black River Valley Club in Watertown, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Edward R. II,
Kimberly, and the late Wendy Jo; and the loving grandparents of five
grandchildren, as well as three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Genevieve Miller, the daughter of the late Clifford and Gene-
vieve Damon, graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in Watertown, New
York, and attended Jefferson Community College; later, she was employed
by Jefferson County Heart Chapter and Health Association; and
WHEREAS, In 1972, Genevieve Miller began a career with General Elec-
tric Cablevision, later known as Cablesystems, and received promotions
to both office manager and business manager, earning the certification
for training customer service representatives; and
WHEREAS, Sixteen years later, Genevieve Miller was a member of the
National Association of Female Executives, and was named to the 16th
Edition of WHO'S WHO OF AMERICAN WOMEN; she also served as Business
Manager of both Holy Family Church and School from 1994 to 2002, and St.
Mary's Church from 2009 to 2011; and
WHEREAS, Edward R. Miller, the son of the late Edward H. and Catherine
Miller, attended Watertown High School and Jefferson Community College;
he was employed by the Black Clawson Company in Watertown, New York,
from 1963 to 1974, and as a state licensed journeyman machinist; and
WHEREAS, In 1974, Edward R. Miller began a career with Niagara Mohawk
Power Corporation, retiring after many years of distinguished service in
2002; and
WHEREAS, He was accepted into the formation program for the first
class of the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Ogdensburg, and was
ordained as a permanent deacon in May of 1981; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Miller 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. Edward R. Miller 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. Edward R. Miller 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. Edward R. Miller upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Miller.