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

WHEREAS, Henry (Hank) Ford and the former Martha (Diane) Clark were
united in marriage on December 15, 1962, at St. Paul's Catholic Church
in South Colton, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Scott, Stephanie, Mark and
Brad, and have seven grandchildren, Vanessa, Dakota, Logan, Emma,
Hayden, Luke and Madison; and
WHEREAS, Hank and Diane Ford both graduated from Colton-Pierrepont
Central School; and
WHEREAS, Diane Ford completed beautician school and worked in that
field prior to becoming a nurse; she retired from Edwards-Knox School;
and
WHEREAS, Hank Ford graduated from barber school in Syracuse; since
that time, he has owned a business and served as Supervisor for the Town
of Colton for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Hank and Diane Ford 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, Hank and Diane Ford 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, Hank and Diane Ford 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. Henry Ford 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. Henry Ford.