LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William L. Milton
upon the occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, William Milton and Barbara Jenkins were united in marriage on
November 12, 1950, at the Stone Street Presbyterian Church; the couple
celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary with a family gathering at
their home; and
WHEREAS, William Milton graduated from the Watertown School of
Commerce and served his country as a member of the United States Army
during World War II and was stationed in Germany; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, he retired as Chief Clerk of the Jefferson County
Board of Elections, a position he was appointed to in 1978; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Milton retired in 1992 after 32 years of distin-
guished service as a ward secretary at the House of the Good Samaritan,
now known as Samaritan Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Milton are the proud parents of five
daughters, Barbara, Karen, Janice, Wendy and Cynthia, and the loving
grandparents of 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; 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. William L. Milton 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, 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. William L. Milton 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. William L. Milton upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. William L. Milton.