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

WHEREAS, Nancy and Leonard Jackson were united in marriage on August 31,
1963, at St. Stephen's Church in Croghan, New York, with The Reverend
Reginald Baliman officiating; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, Dennis and
Cheryl, and the loving grandparents of four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Jackson, the daughter of the late Peter and Genevieve
Lyndaker, graduated from Beaver River Central School in 1963, before
working for local doctors' offices for several years; she was also
employed by several stores in Carthage, New York, and found great pleas-
ure in taking care of children in her home; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Jackson, the son of the late Ralph and Marie Jackson,
grew up on his family's farm in Beaver Falls, New York, and graduated
from Beaver River Central School, before serving his country as a member
of the Army Reserves; and
WHEREAS, He worked for Crown Zellerback, later known as James River
Paper Corporation, where he retired as a maintenance superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Jackson enjoys playing cards, and going to both
auctions and garage sales; Leonard Jackson enjoys hunting and fishing;
and together they enjoy spending time with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jackson 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. Leonard Jackson 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. Leonard Jackson 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. Leonard Jackson upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jackson.