LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Elinor and Gary Mostert upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Elinor and Gary Mostert were united in marriage on December 21,
1963, at the United Methodist Church in Delhi, New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Elinor
and Gary Mostert upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary; the couple marked this joyous milestone with friends and
family, who traveled from across the United States and Canada to share
their special day, on December 21, 2013, at The Desmond's Lodge in Colo-
nie, New York; and
WHEREAS, Elinor and Gary Mostert, of Latham, New York, are and always
have been a tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love
for their family; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Kenneth and Eric, and
a daughter-in-law, Jane, and the adoring grandparents of four grandsons,
John, Peter, Matthew, and Stephen; 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, Elinor Mostert was a dedicated employee of the Albany Times
Union for 27 years before retiring in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Gary Mostert retired as Town of Colonie Water Superintendent
in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Elinor and Gary Mostert 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, Elinor and Gary Mostert have touched the lives of their fami-
ly 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 Elinor and Gary Mostert 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 Elinor and Gary Mostert.