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

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Browne were united in marriage on October
24, 1964; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Browne celebrated their 50th Wedding Anni-
versary with family and friends at a party held in their honor at the
Riviera of Massapequa, Massapequa, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Mary Lou, Patti
Ann, and Colleen, and three sons-in-law, as well as the loving grandpar-
ents of five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, James "Jim" Browne was initially a buyer for J.C. Penney;
when the company moved to Plano, Texas, he served J.C. Penney as a
manufacturer's representative; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Browne is retired from St. John's University after 23
years of distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Browne of Floral Park and Southampton, and
formerly from Bayside, New York, 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 Browne 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 Browne 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 Browne 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. James Browne.