Bill Text: NY J00020 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Slate Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-12 - ADOPTED [J00020 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00020-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 20

BY: Senator RITCHIE

        CONGRATULATING  Mr.  and  Mrs. Joseph C. Slate Sr.
        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 custom of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Slate Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating  their
60th Wedding Anniversary; and

  WHEREAS,  The  couple's love story began early in life, as they grew
up just a quarter of a mile from each other's family  farms  where  they
became childhood sweethearts; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph C. Slate Sr. and the former Sandra Hayes were united
in marriage on August 27, 1960, at the Sulphur Springs Methodist Church;
and

  WHEREAS,  In  the  spring  of 1963, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Slate Sr.
purchased their farm in  Honeyville,  New  York,  which  served  as  the
foundation  for  a  very  prosperous  farming business; throughout their
career,  they  won  several  awards  for  outstanding  milk   production
including  the  1991  New  York State Senate Achievement Award for Super
Milk; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to the dairy business, Sandra Slate operated  a
beauty salon out of a remodeled room in their farmhouse for more than 20
years; and

  WHEREAS,  In  their retirement in 2004, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Slate
Sr.  enjoy  a  number  of  hobbies  including  woodworking,   gardening,
birdwatching,  cooking  and  baking;  above all, they love to spend time
with their friends and devoted family; and

  WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Cynthia (Fred)
Overton, Joseph Jr. (Sharon),  Wendy  (Joe)  Panetta  and  William;  one
son-in-law, William Harnas; three daughters-in-law, Darlene Slate, Janet
Artus and Denise Quinn; and family farm son, William Farrington; and the
loving  grandparents  of  seven grandchildren and seven great-grandsons;
and

  WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Slate Sr. 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. Joseph C. Slate Sr. 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. Joseph C. Slate Sr. 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.  Joseph  C.  Slate Sr. 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. Joseph C. Slate Sr.