Senate Resolution No. 2863

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Montford
upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, Robert E. Montford and Janet Schell of Sackets Harbor, New
York, were united in marriage on May 27, 1967, at Asbury Methodist
Church in Watertown and marked the occasion by celebrating with family
and friends; and

WHEREAS, Robert and Janet Montford both pursued teaching careers; he
taught art at all levels, retiring from Sackets Harbor Central School,
and she taught secondary math, retiring from General Brown Central
School District; and

WHERESS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Montford built the Bedford Creek Golf
Course and Restaurant in Sackets Harbor in 1974, operating the business
until 1985; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Montford 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. Robert E. Montford 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. Robert E. Montford 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. Robert E. Montford upon the occasion of
celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

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