2015-J3095

Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howlett upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

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2015-J3095


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

WHEREAS, Charles Howlett and Marianne DePardo were united in marriage on
September 25, 1955, at Holy Rosary Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts;
and
WHEREAS, From 1952-1956, Charles Howlett proudly served his country as
a member of the Army Security Agency; after his discharge, he attended
Cornell University, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural
Science in 1957; he then went on to receive a Certificate in Advanced
Study in Education from the State University of New York at Oswego; and
WHEREAS, After attaining his education, Charles Howlett held the posi-
tion of Agricultural Agent in both Allegany and Jefferson Counties, New
York; throughout the years he held various teaching positions until his
retirement in 1977, and thereafter, worked in sales until 1996; and
WHEREAS, For 38 years, Charles Howlett has been a participant in the
Islander Barbershop Chorus, and a congregant of the United Presbyterian
Church in Sackets Harbor, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1955, Marianne Howlett graduated from St. Elizabeth's
Hospital School of Nursing in Brighton, Massachusetts; for many years
she worked in hospitals in Massachusetts and in Allegany County, New
York, as well as a Special Education Nurse for 25 years for the Jeffer-
son-Lewis BOCES, retiring in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Marianne Howlett is a faithful member of the Immaculate
Conception Church in Brownville, New York, and enjoys gardening, singing
and reading; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howlett are the proud parents of four
loving children, Charles II, Steven, Linda and Nancy, and the proud
grandparents of numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howlett 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. Charles Howlett 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. Charles Howlett 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. Charles Howlett upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howlett.

actions

  • 06 / Nov / 2015
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 12 / Jan / 2016
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 12 / Jan / 2016
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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