Senate Resolution No. 1268

BY: Senator WALCZYK

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Woodhouse upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, Bruce and Sylvia Woodhouse were united in marriage on April
27, 1963, at the Lowville United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Kristine, Brent, and the late
Nolan, and have three beloved grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Bruce and Sylvia Woodhouse 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, Bruce and Sylvia Woodhouse 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, After Bruce Woodhouse retired from the Lowville Post Office
and Sylvia Woodhouse retired as Town Clerk of the Town of Lowville, the
couple have made the most of their time, travelling around the world,
reaching as far as Australia; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, the Woodhouses keep busy as active longtime
members of the Northern Cruiser Antique Auto club and the Beaver Falls
Grange; they also enjoy spending their Saturday nights out dancing; 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, Bruce and Sylvia Woodhouse 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. Bruce Woodhouse upon the occasion of their
60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Bruce and Sylvia Woodhouse.