2017-J3300

Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDonald upon the occasion of celebrating their 64th Wedding Anniversary

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2017-J3300



Senate Resolution No. 3300

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDonald upon
the occasion of celebrating their 64th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, Kenneth G. McDonald and Helen Bunce were united in marriage
on August 22, 1953, at the Emmanuel Congregational Church in Watertown,
New York; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth McDonald retired after 28 years as an industrial
arts teacher in Alexandra Bay; he also worked for the U.S. Immigration
Service for 32 years; and

WHEREAS, Helen McDonald retired after 34 years as a teacher for the
Thousand Islands Central School; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDonald are the proud parents of five
children, Beth, twins Steve and Stan, Michael and Amy; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McDonald 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. Kenneth McDonald 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. Kenneth McDonald 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. Kenneth G. McDonald upon the occasion of
celebrating their 64th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. McDonald.

actions

  • 28 / Dec / 2017
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 09 / Jan / 2018
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 09 / Jan / 2018
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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