LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reynolds upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Jim and Marlene Reynolds were united in marriage on September
26, 1959, at St. Ann's Church in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at a
dinner party held in their honor with many family members and friends in
attendance at Mallozzi's Restaurant and Banquet House in Schenectady,
New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four daughters, Suzanne
Reynolds, Joanne Kirchhof, Valerie Wisniewski, and Cindy Reynolds, and
the loving grandparents of seven grandchildren, Megan, Tony, Jimmy,
Kelsey, Hailey, Erica and Ryan; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reynolds 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, Jim Reynolds worked for the Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing
Home, under the sponsorship of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, New
York, for 32 years, and retired as the CEO in 1998; Marlene Reynolds
worked for the New York Telephone Company and then part-time for H & R
Block; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reynolds 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. Jim Reynolds 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 mile-
stone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an occa-
sion 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. Jim Reynolds upon the occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reynolds, Colonie, New York.