2017-J159
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(R, C, IP) Senate District
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2017-J159
Senate Resolution No. 159
BY: Senator RITCHIE
CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. George J. Eassa upon
the occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding
Anniversary
WHEREAS, George J. Eassa and Bethany A. Tilley of Calcium, New York,
were united in marriage on November 22, 1951, Thanksgiving Day at the
home of the bride's parents in Black River, New York; the couple
celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary with a family dinner at Art's
Jug in Watertown, New York, on November 22, 2016; and
WHEREAS, George J. Eassa served in the 808th Military Police Unit
and is retired from Knowlton Brothers where he was employed for 39
years; and
WHEREAS, Bethany Eassa attended the Watertown School of Commerce and
was employed for 31 years with the Mercy Center in Watertown; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. George J. Eassa are the proud parents of six
children, Patrick, Michael, Cynthia, Kimberly, Pamela and Kevin, and are
blessed with 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. George J. Eassa 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. George J. Eassa 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 that this couple has invested in their marriage; and
WHEREAS, They have passed these same values 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. George J. Eassa 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
milestone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an
occasion 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. George J. Eassa upon the occasion of
celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. George J. Eassa.
actions
-
05 / Jan / 2017
- REFERRED TO FINANCE
-
10 / Jan / 2017
- REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
-
10 / Jan / 2017
- ADOPTED
Resolution Details
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