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

WHEREAS, Jack Smith and Shirley Planty were united in marriage on Octo-
ber 1, 1955, and are longtime residents of Canton, New York; the couple
celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with a family dinner at The
Lobster House in Norwood, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith are the proud parents of six chil-
dren, Erwin, Michael, David, James, Debra and Nicole, and the loving
grandparents of 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Jack Smith served his country as a member of the United
States Marine Corps from 1951 to 1954, and is a retired heavy equipment
operator; and
WHEREAS, Shirley Smith retired from the United Helpers Nursing Home in
1996; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith 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. Jack Smith 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. Jack Smith 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. Jack Smith upon the occasion of celebrating
their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith.