LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rose upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Albert Rose and the former Judith Starr were united in marriage
on August 7, 1965, by the Right Reverend Monsignor John Donahue in St.
Francis Church, North Adams, Massachusetts; the couple celebrated their
50th Anniversary with a party held in their honor and hosted by their
children; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Thomas (Michelle),
and Alan (Janet), and one daughter, Kathleen (Alex), and are the loving
grandparents of five grandchildren, Mitchell, Morgan, Madelyn, Benjamin
and Margaret; and
WHEREAS, Albert "Al" Rose was a Social Studies teacher at Saranac
Central School for 35 years; he officially retired from this position in
2000; and
WHEREAS, Albert Rose also coached both High School soccer and basket-
ball for several years before starting an officiating career; for 32
years, he officiated soccer, baseball, and softball games, and also
refereed basketball at the high school and college level for both men
and women; and
WHEREAS, Judith "Judy" Rose worked in the Special Education Office for
the Plattsburgh City School District for 23 years before retiring in
2007; during this time, she was an active member of CSEA, serving as its
President; she also held the position of Secretary for Local 810; and
WHEREAS, Al and Judy Rose are faithful members of St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church where they both serve as Lectors and Eucharistic Minis-
ters; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rose 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. Albert Rose 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 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, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rose 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. Albert Rose upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rose.