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

WHEREAS, Gerald W. Crump and Betty Stearns of Madrid, New York were
united in marriage on March 31, 1956, at Scotch Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Crump is a graduate of Cornell University and of St.
Lawrence University; and
WHEREAS, He served his country as a member of the United States Army
as a lieutenant, and was an agricultural teacher in local schools,
retiring from his position as a guidance counselor at Massena Central
School; and
WHEREAS, Betty Crump is a graduate of Potsdam State Teachers College
and holds a master's degree in education; and
WHEREAS, She was an elementary school teacher at Madrid Elementary
School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Crump are both active with the Scotch
Presbyterian Church and enjoy spending time with family; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three sons, Robert, Howard and
David, and the loving grandparents of six grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Crump 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. Gerald Crump 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. Gerald Crump 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. Gerald Crump upon the occasion of celebrating
their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Crump.