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

WHEREAS, Mark Boyle and Barbara Adams were united in marriage on July 4,
1964, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three beautiful children,
Susan, Timothy and Joseph, and the loving grandparents of eight wonder-
ful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Boyle 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, After graduating from SUNY Morrisville, Mark Boyle worked for
the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Mark Boyle is a member of the Walter Cleary Knights of Colum-
bus Council 7364 and of the Henderson Men's Club; in addition, he enjoys
fishing and traveling; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Boyle is a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy in
Syracuse, and also worked for the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation,
retiring after 16 years; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Altar and Rosary Society, Barbara Boyle also
belongs to the Sunshine Quilt Guild and Crossroads Quilt Guild; further-
more, she enjoys playing bridge, reading and traveling; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Boyle are commissioned lay ministers and
active members of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Boyle 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. Mark Boyle have touched the lives of their fami-
ly 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. Mark Boyle 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. Mark Boyle.