LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Marvin and Dr. Sylvia Reimer
upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Marvin and Sylvia Reimer were united in marriage on June 6,
1964, at New Hope Methodist Church in Marion, Indiana, with the Reverend
Donald Steitz officiating; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marvin and Dr. Sylvia Reimer celebrated this momentous
occasion with family and friends at an Anniversary Dinner Party in their
honor at the Clipper Inn, Clayton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Sylvia Reimer received her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from
Indiana University in 1963, and a Medical Doctorate from Michigan State
University College of Medicine in 1978; she has been a board certified
OB/GYN since 1984; and
WHEREAS, While she isn't practicing medicine, Dr. Sylvia Reimer enjoys
reading mysteries and historical fiction as well as traveling, predomi-
nantly on mission trips; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Reimer received his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
from Goshen College in 1961, and a Medical Doctorate from Indiana
University School of Medicine in 1965; he has been a board certified
pediatrician since 1971; and
WHEREAS, In his free time, Dr. Marvin Reimer enjoys reading, history,
nature walks and travel; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marvin and Dr. Sylvia Reimer moved to Watertown, New
York, in 1982, and are active members of the First United Methodist
Church as well as the Northern Choral Society; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of a son, Mark Allen and a daugh-
ter, Sara Elaine, and the loving grandparents of two grandsons; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marvin and Dr. Sylvia Reimer 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, Dr. Marvin and Dr. Sylvia Reimer 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, These same values they have passed 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, Dr. Marvin and Dr. Sylvia Reimer 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 Dr. Marvin and Dr. Sylvia Reimer upon the occasion of their
50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Marvin and Dr. Sylvia Reimer.