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

WHEREAS, Leonard Scott and Ruth Waldron were united in marriage on
November 6, 1965, at the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic
Church in Buffalo, New York; their Golden Wedding Anniversary was cele-
brated with a family dinner at Crazy Jake's restaurant in North Tonawan-
da, New York; and
WHEREAS, Retired now, Leonard Scott worked for many years as a foundry
worker at Arubus, formerly American Brass; Ruth Scott is a retired exec-
utive secretary for the former Delaware Printing; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, the loving grand-
parents of three grandchildren as well as seven great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Leonard and Ruth Scott 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, Leonard and Ruth Scott of Kenmore, New York, 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, Leonard and Ruth Scott 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 Leonard and Ruth Scott upon the occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Leonard and Ruth Scott.