Senate Resolution No. 302

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Lothrop,
Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th
Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Frederick E. Lothrop, Sr. and Eileen Hicks were united in
marriage on December 29, 1956, in Poland, Maine; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Lothrop, Sr. celebrated their
60th Anniversary in their hometown of Chaumont, New York; and

WHEREAS, Frederick E. Lothrop, Sr. proudly served his country as a
member of the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War; after
his discharge, he worked as a self-employed electrical contractor and as
a vocational instructor for the New York State Department of Corrections
until his retirement in 1995; and

WHEREAS, Eileen Lothrop was a self-employed hairdresser for 30
years; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Frederick, Jr. and
Jerri, and the loving grandparents of three grandchildren; for 25 years,
the Lothrops were the parents of several foster children; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Lothrop, Sr. 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. Frederick E. Lothrop, Sr. 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. Frederick E. Lothrop, Sr. 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. Frederick E. Lothrop, Sr. upon the occasion of
celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Lothrop, Sr.