LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewett upon
the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Barbara and Harold Jewett, of Latham, New York, were united in
marriage on March 4, 1941, in Bennington, Vermont; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewett upon the occasion of celebrating their
70th Wedding Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, To mark this auspicious occasion a family party was held in
their honor at their home in Latham, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Judith, and her husband, James
Rigney, Peggy Jewett and Harold Jr. and his wife Barbara Jewett, and the
loving grandparents of two grandchildren, Patricia Fardig and Robert
Jewett, and three great-grandchildren, James Devoe, and Robert and
Ashley Jewett; and
WHEREAS, Harold worked as a maintenance mechanic for the North Colonie
Central School District; Barbara was an employee of Marine Midland Bank
before joining her husband at the North Colonie Central School District,
from which Barbara retired in 1986 and Harold in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewett 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, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewett 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. Harold Jewett 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. Harold Jewett upon the occasion of celebrating
their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewett.