LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William R. Murrock
upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Anna Bergin and William Murrock were united in marriage on
August 16, 1952, at Holy Family Church with Reverend Albert J. Farrell
officiating; and
WHEREAS, The bride is the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah
Bergin, and the groom, the son of the late Charles and Jennie Murrock;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Murrock celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniver-
sary at a dinner hosted by their children on July 12, 2012, at the Edge-
wood Resort in Alexandria Bay; and
WHEREAS, William Murrock graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in
1945, and operated Murrock Farms for many years with his father and
brother; and
WHEREAS, In addition, William Murrock opened and operated Motel 47 for
more than 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Anna Murrock also graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in
1945, and from Potsdam State Teachers College in 1949; and
WHEREAS, Anna Murrock was a first grade teacher for several years in
the Watertown City School District, and later assisted her husband in
the operation of their motel; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Murrock are the parents of four daughters, Gail,
Amy, Mary and Jessie, and two sons, Scott and Todd and the proud grand-
parents of fourteen grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Murrock 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. William Murrock 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. William Murrock 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. William Murrock 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. William Murrock.