LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Elmer C. Gamble upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Mary Carpenter and Elmer C. Gamble were united in marriage on
December 2, 1963, in LaFargeville, New York, with Justice Milton Wiltse
officiating; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer C. Gamble celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary with family and friends on October 12, 2013, at the LaFarge-
ville American Legion in LaFargeville, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, Sara and the late
Charles, and the loving grandparents of three grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mary Gamble, the daughter of the late Charles and Clara
Carpenter, graduated from Clayton Central School in 1963; she worked on
her family's farm until 2005; and
WHEREAS, She is a member of the Theresa Women's Bowling Club, and
enjoys spending time with her grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Elmer C. Gamble, the son of the late Cecil and Sarah Gamble,
graduated from Alexandria High School in 1961; today, he is a semi
retired farmer; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Elmer C. Gamble is a member of the
Cast Iron Seat Club, and enjoys purchasing and restoring tractors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer C. Gamble 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. Elmer C. Gamble 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. Elmer C. Gamble 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. Elmer C. Gamble 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. Elmer C. Gamble.