LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Champlin
upon the occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Augustus and Beverly Champlin were united in marriage on August
28, 1948, at St. Anthony's Rectory in Watertown, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, and the loving
grandparents of 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Augustus Champlin worked in his family's business for many
years before starting his own company, Champlin Fencing, which he oper-
ated until 1990; Beverly Champlin graduated from Henderson High School
in 1947, and worked as a secretary, bookkeeper, and homemaker; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Champlin 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. Augustus Champlin have lived and continue to
live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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. Augustus Champlin 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. Augustus Champlin upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Champlin.