LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James Shelmidine upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, James Shelmidine and Christine Allison were united in marriage
on September 4, 1954, at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Watertown, New
York; and
WHEREAS, James Shelmidine graduated from Adams High School and the
Letourneau Technical Institute in Longview, Texas; he served his country
as a member of the United States Air Force for four years, which
included a two year tour in Japan and Korea; and
WHEREAS, James Shelmidine worked for Plumpton's Chevrolet and Palmer's
Motors in Watertown, and as a self-employed auto-mechanic; and
WHEREAS, James Shelmidine is a charter member of the Lorraine Volun-
teer Fire Department, and enjoys reading and traveling; and
WHEREAS, Christine Shelmidine also graduated from Adams High School,
and later graduated from the Watertown School of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Christine Shelmidine worked for a number of businesses in
Watertown and Adams, New York, and enjoys crocheting, painting and trav-
eling; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Shelmidine are active members of the
Lorraine United Methodist Church, and for many years both served as
Sunday school teachers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Shelmidine are the proud parents of two
children, Mark and Michele, and the loving grandparents of two grand-
children; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Shelmidine 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 Shelmidine 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, James and Christine Shelmidine 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 Shelmidine upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. James Shelmidine.