LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bowman upon the
occasion of celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Ralph Bowman and Shirley Bruno were united in marriage on May
16, 1959, at St. Alexander's Church in Morrisonville, New York, with the
Reverend Claude Gobet officiating; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, who reside in Carthage, New York,
observed their 55th Anniversary on May 16, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bowman graduated from West Carthage High School in 1953,
and thereafter from the Watertown School of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bowman served in the United States Navy for four years;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bowman was employed by the A & P and Acme Markets in
Carthage and is a lifelong member of the Carthage American Legion Post
789; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bowman graduated from Peru Central School in 1953, and
from Plattsburgh State College in 1957; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bowman was employed as a school nurse teacher in
Carthage and also as a private duty registered nurse; she is a member of
the Ave Maria Circle and a life member of the Veterans Foreign Wars
Auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman owned and operated Bowman's Market in
Great Bend, New York for many years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman are the parents of Deborah A. Benna of
Bradenton, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman 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. Bowman 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, They have passed these same values 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. Bowman 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 Bowman upon the occasion of celebrating
their 55th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bowman.