LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James Ray, Jr. upon
the occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, James Ray, Jr. and Jeannette Swannie were united in marriage on
April 7, 1951, at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Buffalo, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Ray, Jr. of Grand Island, New York, cele-
brated their Sky Blue Anniversary with family and friends at a dinner
held in their honor; and
WHEREAS, James Ray, Jr., is a retired photographer for Niagara Mohawk
Power Corporation, and Jeannette Ray is a homemaker who devoted herself
to making a loving home for her family; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, and the loving
grandparents of five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Ray, Jr. 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. James Ray, Jr. 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. James Ray, Jr. 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. James Ray, Jr. upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. James Ray, Jr.