Senate Resolution No. 904

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Duane Evans 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. Duane Evans upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Duane Evans and the former Susan Hooper of New Hartford,
New York, were united in marriage on May 8, 1971; and

WHEREAS, Duane Evans served as a regional manager at Subaru and as a
Whitesboro Central School District bus driver before his retirement
after more than 20 years of distinguished service; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, Duane Evans proudly served his country as a
member of the United States Marine Corp (USMC) during the Vietnam War;
and

WHEREAS, Duane Evans served as an Assistant Fire Chief with the
Whitesboro Fire Department for 25 years; he is also a member of all
legions for USMC, and a Vietnam Veteran Purple Heart recipient; and

WHEREAS, After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree and an RN
degree in Nursing, Susan Evans went on to spend her illustrious 45-year
career with Mohawk Valley Health Systems (MVHS); and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to their
community, Duane and Susan Evans both volunteer for The Ride for Missing
Children; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of one daughter, Rebecca Lynn
Misencik, and the loving grandparents of two grandchildren, Emily Susan
and Madison Ryann; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Evans 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. Duane Evans 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, 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. Duane Evans 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. Duane Evans 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. Duane Evans.