LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Zehr upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Gloria and Ralph L. Zehr were united in marriage on December 7,
1963, at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Beaver Falls, New York,
with The Reverend Stewart McCleary officiating; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Zehr celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary with a reception hosted by their daughters; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three daughters, Marcy, Susan
and Heidi, and the loving grandparents of six grandchildren, as well as
one great-granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Zehr, the daughter of the late Francis and Ruby
Martin, attended Watertown High School; and
WHEREAS, After 20 years of distinguished service to Jefferson County
Department of Social Services, Gloria Zehr retired in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Ralph L. Zehr, the son of the late Ira and Laura Zehr, gradu-
ated from Beaver River Central High School; he served his country as a
member of the Army Reserve until his retirement in 1991; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, after his illustrious career of 36 years, Ralph L.
Zehr retired from Knorr Brake Ltd., part of New York Air Brake Company;
and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Ralph L. Zehr is a member of the
North Side Improvement League, and works part-time at Kinney Drugs in
Watertown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Zehr 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. Ralph L. Zehr 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 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. Ralph L. Zehr 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. Ralph L. Zehr upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Zehr.