Senate Resolution No. 172

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. S. Harold Curtis upon
the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, S. Harold Curtis and Harriette Ebblie were united in
marriage on August 17, 1946, at the home of the bride's parents in
Watertown, New York; and

WHEREAS, S. Harold Curtis served his country as a member of the
United States Army during World War II; after his service, he was
employed as an industrial arts teacher and guidance counselor for Indian
River Central School, as well as a guidance counselor for
Jefferson-Lewis Vocational and Technical Center; and

WHEREAS, Harriette Curtis was a kindergarten teacher for many years,
working for several schools in Spencerport, Johnson City, Felts Mills
and Watertown; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. S. Harold Curtis are the proud parents of
three children, Robert, David and Peter, and the loving grandparents of
nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, They 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. S. Harold Curtis 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. S. Harold Curtis 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. S. Harold Curtis upon the occasion of
celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. S. Harold Curtis.