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

WHEREAS, Jim Ryan and Joanne Barnard were united in marriage on February
19, 1966, at St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville, New York, by the
Reverend Earl Taylor with Best Man Pat Ryan and Maid of Honor
Peggy(Barnard) Thew; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a
party held in their honor at the home of one of their daughters in Cady-
ville, New York, with many family members in attendance; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Beth, Paula and
Jim and their spouses, and the loving grandparents of 10 grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Jim Ryan is retired from the Clinton County Highway Depart-
ment, and Joanne Ryan spent many years of babysitting children in the
area and was devoted to making a loving home for her family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ryan 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. Jim Ryan 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. Jim Ryan 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. Jim Ryan 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. Jim Ryan.