Senate Resolution No. 188

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Roedel upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, Gerald "Jerry" A. Roedel and Mabel Kirch were united in
marriage on October 29, 1966, at the Dexter Methodist Church in Dexter,
New York; the couple celebrated their Golden Anniversary by spending
time with family members in Arizona and Ohio; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Roedel served his country as a member of the United
States Army and was stationed in Germany; and

WHEREAS, He later served with the New York State Police for 30
years, retiring as a zone sergeant; in addition, he was the Chief of
Police for the Town of Dexter for 12 years, and for 10 years, he was
with the New York State Court System; and

WHEREAS, Mabel Roedel worked for both the Agriculture Insurance
Company in Watertown, New York, and for Diane's Coffee Shop in Dexter
prior to her retirement; and

WHEREAS, Currently, Mabel Roedel serves as a Trustee with the Dexter
Library and Coffee Club, and is a member of the Historical Society; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Roedel are the proud parents of two
daughters, Penny and Tamara, and the loving grandparents of two
grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Roedel 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. Gerald A. Roedel 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. Gerald A. Roedel 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. Gerald A. Roedel 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. Gerald A. Roedel.