Senate Resolution No. 1784

BY: Senator JACOBS

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. William Hoctor upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in paying
tribute to those flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time
to serve as a paradigm for present and future generations; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. William Hoctor of Blasdell, New York, upon the occasion of
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; they celebrated their Golden Anniversary
with friends at the Roycroft Inn; and

WHEREAS, William Hoctor and the former Nardel DeMan were united in
marriage on March 18, 1967, in St. John's Lutheran Church in Lancaster;
and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, and the loving
grandparents of four grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Hoctor are and always have been a
tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their
family; and

WHEREAS, Their devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness to
their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and
tradition; and

WHEREAS, William Hoctor retired as a tool and die superintendent at
the Buffalo Stamping Plant of Ford Motor Company in Woodlawn; Nardel
Hoctor retired as a professional fashion model and instructor; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Hoctor 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. William Hoctor 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 practice 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. William Hoctor upon the occasion of
celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. William Hoctor.