Senate Resolution No. 1760

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Edward Strachan upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th 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. Edward Strachan upon the occasion of their 60th Wedding
Anniversary; the couple celebrated their Diamond Jubilee with a dinner
held in their honor with many beloved family and friends in attendance;
and

WHEREAS, The couple met while attending their alma mater, Hampton
University in Hampton, Virginia; Edward and Madeline Strachan were
united in marriage on December 29, 1961; and

WHEREAS, Edward and Madeline Strachan have been residents of
Westbury, New York, for 45 years; they are the proud parents of four
daughters, and the loving grandparents of eight grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Madeline is a former science teacher for the New York City
Department of Education and Edward is a past shop teacher for Nassau
BOCES, as well as a proud United States Army Veteran; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Strachan 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. Edward Strachan 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 doing so, 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, 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. Edward Strachan 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. Edward Strachan 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. Edward Strachan.