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

WHEREAS, Frances and Vernon Hogle were united in marriage on August 31,
1963, at Barksdale Air Force Base Chapel in Shreveport, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five children, Scott, Jeff,
Roger, Karen and Donna, and the loving grandparents of over 25 grand and
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Frances Vernon, the daughter of the late Oliver and Margaret
McLean, graduated from SUNY Canton with an associate degree as an admin-
istrative assistant, and worked as an office manager for the Homefront
Store in Canton, New York, from 1991 to 2007; and
WHEREAS, Vernon Hogle, the son of the late Clarence and Martha Hogle,
attended Colton Central School, before serving his country as a member
of the United States Air Force for four years, including time in Moroc-
co; and
WHEREAS, He later worked for Operating Engineers Local 545 for more
than 30 years, retiring in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Frances Vernon enjoys singing, reading, crafts and music;
Vernon Hogle enjoys tinkering with old cars and working outdoors;
together, they enjoy day trips to both car and craft shows, as well as
flea markets and auctions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hogle 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. Vernon Hogle 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. Vernon Hogle 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. Vernon Hogle upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hogle.