LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Santimaw
upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Gail VanAllen and Robert Santimaw were united in marriage on
August 10, 1963, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, with The Reverend W.G.
Weigle officiating; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, James, Jennifer
and Darcy, and the loving grandparents of five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Gail Santimaw, the daughter of the late George and Dorothy
VanAllen, graduated from St. Lawrence University; after many years of
distinguished service, she retired as a caseworker; and
WHEREAS, Robert M. Santimaw, the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth
Santimaw, is a retired pharmacist who graduated from Albany College of
Pharmacy; he served as a member of the United States Navy from 1962 to
1964; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Santimaw 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. Robert M. Santimaw 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 that 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. Robert M. Santimaw 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. Robert M. Santimaw upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Santimaw.