Senate Resolution No. 168

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Potter upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, Harry E. Potter and Sharon Gassman of Watertown, New York,
were united in marriage on September 8, 1956, at the First Presbyterian
Church in Attica; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Potter moved to Watertown when Harry
was appointed District Soil Conservationist for Jefferson County, a
position he held until his retirement in 1982; and

WHEREAS, During his retirement, Harry E. Potter has been active with
several agriculture related committees in Jefferson County, and has been
involved with the Town of Pamelia Planning Board for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Potter are the proud parents of three
children, Jeffrey, Jon and Ellen, and the loving grandparents of six
grandchildren and one great-grandson; and

WHEREAS, After raising their children, Sharon Potter was employed at
various law firms within the Watertown area and has served as a
part-time secretary for the Dexter/Brownville United Methodist Church
for 37 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Potter also raised sheep for nearly
50 years, and graciously hosted many school field trips; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Potter 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. Harry E. Potter 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. Harry E. Potter 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. Harry E. Potter upon the occasion of
celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Potter.