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

WHEREAS, Patricia and Alvin Taylor were united in marriage on August 23,
1952, in Berlin, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are the proud parents of five children,
Justin, Alson, Nancy, Matthew and Mark, and the loving grandparents of
12 grandchildren as well as numerous great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have resided in Clayton, New York since
1969; together, they serve at the River Community Church in Clayton; and
WHEREAS, Alvin Taylor is retired from G.M.A.C. Watertown branch, where
he served as a Manager; Patricia Taylor is retired from the Thousand
Islands Central School where she was a Physical Education Teacher, and
Director of Health, Physical Education and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Taylor 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. Alvin Taylor 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. Alvin Taylor 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. Alvin Taylor upon the occasion of celebrating
their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Taylor.