Senate Resolution No. 4280

BY: Senator SERINO

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. James Forrester 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. James Forrester of Wappingers Falls, New York, upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary to be celebrated with a
renewal of their vows at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, New York;
and

WHEREAS, James and Charlotte Forrester were united in marriage on
October 19, 1968, at Immaculate Conception (St. Mary's) Church in
Yonkers, New York; the ceremony was officiated by Reverend Berthold R.
Forrester, Reverend Donal Forrester, Reverend James Doyle, and Reverend
Edward O'Donnell; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Donal
Forrester, James Forrester and John Forrester, and the loving
grandparents of seven grandchildren, Isabella Forrester Jonathan
Forrester, Lauren Forrester, Ryan Forrester, James Reginald Forrester,
Deacon Forrester and Noah Forrester; and

WHEREAS, James Forrester was a Pharmacist, and Charlotte Forrester
was a Registered Nurse; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Forrester 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, Mr. and Mrs. James Forrester 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. James Forrester 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. James Forrester 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. James Forrester.