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

WHEREAS, James Ruhland and Mary DeRouche were united in marriage on
April 24, 1965, in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a
trip to Ireland; in addition, they renewed their marriage vows at St.
Rose of Lima Church in Buffalo, New York, followed by a party held in
their honor at Kenilworth Fire Hall in Tonawanda, New York, with many
family members and friends in attendance; and
WHEREAS, James Ruhland is retired from Buffalo Hotel Supply where he
was employed as a sales representative; together, James and Mary are the
proud parents of three children; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Ruhland 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. James Ruhland 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. James Ruhland 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. James Ruhland 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. James Ruhland.