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

WHEREAS, Mary Ramie and Richard Mahon were united in marriage on July
17, 1962, at Stone Street Presbyterian Church, in Watertown, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The bride is the daughter of the late Alphonse and Mary
Ramie, and the groom, the son of the late Chester and Frances Mahon; and
WHEREAS, Richard Mahon graduated from Watertown High School and worked
for the New York Air Brake Company and then as an independent truck
driver for 30 years, receiving the Safe Driver of the Year designation
from the Maryland Safety Board in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mahon plays in a senior softball league and also enjoys
playing tennis, water volleyball and remaining active in his community;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mahon was employed by the Suburban Trust Company of
Maryland for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mahon enjoys water aerobics, swimming, reading and
attending softball games; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Mahon spend their time in Dexter,
New York, and Zephyrhills, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mahon are the parents of Laura Mahon-
Tinsman, Todd Mahon, and the late Richard, Jr., and the loving grandpar-
ents of three granddaughters, two grandsons and a great-granddaughter;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mahon 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. Richard Mahon 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. Richard Mahon 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. Richard Mahon 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. Richard Mahon.