Senate Resolution No. 166

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Donald Auster upon the
occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, Donald Auster, 94, and Nancy Auster, 90, were united in
marriage on August 18, 1946, and have resided in Canton, New York for
more than 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Donald Auster is a retired St. Lawrence University
professor and Nancy Auster is a retired SUNY Canton professor; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Auster, both avid runners for much of
their lives, participated in numerous road races throughout the country
well into their 80s; and

WHEREAS, They 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. Donald Auster 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. Donald Auster 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
milestone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an
occasion 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. Donald Auster upon the occasion of celebrating
their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Auster.