LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John Hermann upon the
occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, John A. Hermann and Clara LaSalle were united in marriage on
March 25, 1951, at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church in Watertown, New
York; and
WHEREAS, John Hermann was employed as a motor coach operator for Free-
man Bus Company for 40 years; together, John and Clara owned and oper-
ated a dairy farm for many years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Hermann are lifelong members of the Calcium
Grange and the Northside Improvement League, as well as members of many
other organizations, including Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church; in addi-
tion, they are honorary members of the Northpole Fire Company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Hermann are the proud parents of seven
daughters, Elizabeth, Debra, Diane, Eleanor, Cathy, Barbara, Julie, and
three sons, David, Fred and Stephan, and the loving grandparents of
several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Hermann 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. John Hermann 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. John Hermann 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. John Hermann upon the occasion of celebrating
their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. John Hermann.