2013-J34

Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornton upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

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2013-J34


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornton upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Helen Young and Robert Thornton were united in marriage on
September 12, 1952, at the Spragueville Methodist Church with the Rever-
end Rollo D. Pierce officiating; and
WHEREAS, The bride is the daughter of the late George and Dorothy
Young and the stepdaughter of the late Lewis Love and the groom the son
of the late Anias, Sr. and Margaret Thornton; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniver-
sary with a party held in their honor at their daughter's home in Toron-
to, Ontario on September 12, 2012, and later with a family dinner at The
Pine Cone in Wanakena; and
WHEREAS, Robert Thornton attended Richville High School, and served
his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War
from 1951 to 1953; and
WHEREAS, Robert Thornton retired from the Newton Falls Paper Mill
Company in 1991; and
WHEREAS, Helen Thornton graduated from Antwerp High School in 1952,
and worked at the Grant's and Kinney Drugs in Gouverneur before becoming
a homemaker; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton are the proud parents of five children,
Debra, Robert D., Diane, Donna and Richard, and the loving grandparents
of 14 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornton 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. Robert Thornton 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, They have passed these same values 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. Robert Thornton 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. Robert Thornton upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornton.

actions

  • 10 / Jan / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 15 / Jan / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 15 / Jan / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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