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

WHEREAS, Sharon Dodge and David Wiley were united in marriage on August
25, 1962, at St. John's Episcopal Church, in Cape Vincent, New York,
with the Reverend Aaron Bennett officiating; and
WHEREAS, The bride is the daughter of the late Leland and Helen Dodge,
and the groom, the son of the late Leon and Ethel Wiley; and
WHEREAS, David Wiley graduated from Brockport State College and is a
self-employed electrician and owner of Cape Vincent Lumber and Supply;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wiley is Chairman of the Cape Vincent Recreational Park
and Youth Commission who enjoys sports and is an avid fan of the New
York Giants, the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Indians; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Wiley graduated from the Harper Method School of Beauty
in Rochester and is the owner and operator of Sharon's Beauty Salon in
Cape Vincent; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Wiley is also a member of the St. John's Vestry who
enjoys Reiki, reading, walking, biking and swimming; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. David Wiley are the parents of three children,
Cheryl Twining, Jeffrey and Jay, and the loving grandparents of three
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. David Wiley 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. David Wiley 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 to 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. David Wiley 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. David Wiley upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. David Wiley.