Senate Resolution No. 5667

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hilborne upon
the occasion of celebrating their 58th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, Kenneth H. and Rita Hilborne were united in marriage on
July 2, 1960, in the Methodist Church in Heuvelton, New York, with
Richard Brabant serving as the Best Man and Judy Ketcham as Maid of
Honor; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth H. Hilborne was a farmer, primarily specializing in
dairy, and was also employed by New York State Corrections; and

WHEREAS, Rita Hilborne worked as a homemaker and was also employed
by both Western Union and Community Bank; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hilborne are the proud parents of two
children, Kenneth, Jr. and Patricia, and the loving grandparents of six
grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hilborne have remained involved and
dedicated community members throughout their 58 years of marriage; and

WHEREAS, They 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 Hilborne 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 Hilborne 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 Hilborne upon the occasion of
celebrating their 58th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

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