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

WHEREAS, Frederick Kingsley and Rosemary Kelly were united in marriage
on February 19, 1955 at Sacred Heart Church in Watertown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Frederick Kingsley served in the Naval Reserve and the
National Guard; and
WHEREAS, He worked at Pine Cleaners and at Sun Oil Company, and
retired from New York Air Brake in Watertown after 38 years of service;
and
WHEREAS, Rosemary Kingsley worked as a homemaker and at the Watertown
City School District for 13 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Kingsley were both active with the
WPBS art auction and with the Miss New York State Scholarship Pageant;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Jeffrey and Bernard,
and one daughter, Sharon, and the loving grandparents of many grandchil-
dren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Kingsley 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. Frederick Kingsley have lived and continue to
live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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. Frederick Kingsley 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. Frederick Kingsley upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitable engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Kingsley.