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

WHEREAS, Douglas and Patricia Powers were united in marriage on April 3,
1966, at Webb Horton Memorial Church in Middletown, New York; shortly
thereafter, Doug went off to continue serving his country in Vietnam;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Wendy (Sam),
Dougie (Sandy), Tammy (Brad), and Chris (Lindsey), and the loving grand-
parents of 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Douglas and Patricia Powers are enjoying their
retirement by being actively involved in the VFW and several antique car
clubs; and
WHEREAS, Douglas Powers is a volunteer with Hudson Valley Honor Flight
and Patricia Powers is an avid bowler; and
WHEREAS, Together, they enjoy traveling in their motorhome to
Patricia's favorite spot, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where Douglas
enjoys fishing and Patricia enjoys spending time at the beach; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Powers 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. Douglas Powers 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. Douglas Powers 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. Douglas Powers upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Powers.