LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hammond upon
the occasion of celebrating their 72nd Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Donald and Dora Hammond, both 94 years old, were united in
marriage on October 21, 1943, and are former residents of Rensselaer
Falls, New York; and
WHEREAS, Donald Hammond was born in Rensselaer Falls and is a World
War II veteran; and
WHEREAS, Dora Hammond was born in DePeyster and is a graduate of Heuv-
elton Central School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hammond are the proud parents of two
daughters, Donna and Darlene; and
WHEREAS, They 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. Donald Hammond 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. Donald Hammond 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. Donald Hammond upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 72nd Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hammond.