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

WHEREAS, Terry Slater and Eleanor Wilcox were united in marriage on
April 4, 1964, at the United Methodist Church in Sandy Creek, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their Golden Anniversary with a
surprise party held in their honor, hosted by their family on Saturday,
April 5, 2014, at the Lacona Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Slater are the proud parents of two daugh-
ters, Charlene and Tammy, and the loving grandparents of several grand-
children and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Eleanor Slater is the daughter of the late Harold and Glenna
Wilcox, and Terry Slater is the son of the late Lewis and Genevieve
Slater; and
WHEREAS, Both Terry and Eleanor Slater graduated from Sandy Creek
Central School in 1963; and
WHEREAS, Eleanor Slater was a member of the Eastern Star and is
currently serving as Treasurer of the Coterie Club; and
WHEREAS, Terry Slater is retired from the Lacona Fire Department after
40 years of distinguished service, having held the esteemed position of
Chief for many years; and
WHEREAS, Terry Slater was also the Oswego County Deputy Fire Coordina-
tor, and served as Mayor of the Village of Sandy Creek; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Slater 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. Terry Slater 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. Terry Slater 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. Terry Slater 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. Terry Slater.