LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Bill Beadnell upon
the occasion of celebrating their 75th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Daisie and Bill Beadnell were united in marriage on April 6,
1940, at the Episcopal Church in Pottersville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Natives of Pottersville, Bill Beadnell and Daisie began
dating in 1938; today, the vibrant 97 year-old couple continue to live
in their little red house in Rotterdam, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1941, Bill Beadnell took a job with General Electric in
Schenectady, New York; while there he held the position of machinist and
then a tool maker; he also was employed at the Knolls Atomic Power Labo-
ratory in Milton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Daisie Beadnell was a homemaker who proudly raised their two
sons; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Gary, and the late William, and
the loving grandparents of six grandchildren and one great-grandchild;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Beadnell 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. Bill Beadnell 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; Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Beadnell believe that total respect and devotion to each other is the
key to a successful 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. Bill Beadnell 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. Bill Beadnell upon the occasion of celebrating
their 75th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Beadnell.