Senate Resolution No. 3521

BY: Senator LITTLE

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Duprey upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in paying
tribute to those flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time
to serve as a paradigm for present and future generations; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Duprey upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary; the couple celebrated this momentous occasion with a
Reception hosted by their children on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at
Harmony Golf Club in Port Kent, New York; and

WHEREAS, Janet Lacy and Elmer Duprey were united in marriage on
September 9, 1967, in Peru; their attendants were, best man, John
Giroux, and maid of honor, the late Claudia Bull Larsen; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, John (Michelle)
and Michelle (Robbie), and the loving grandparents of four
grandchildren, Alyssa (Brandon), Jeremy, Lacy and Allie; and

WHEREAS, Janet Duprey retired in December of 2016, after serving 10
years as a New York State Assemblywoman; prior to her state service, she
was Clinton County Treasurer for 21 years following a decade as Clinton
County Legislator; and

WHEREAS, Elmer Duprey retired in December of 2001, after 22 years as
Town of Peru Highway Superintendent; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, from 1967-1980 Elmer and Janet Duprey owned
and operated The Rustic Inn in Peru; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Duprey are and always have been a tower
of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and

WHEREAS, Their devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness to
their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and
tradition; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Duprey 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 this couple has invested in their marriage; and

WHEREAS, These same values they have passed 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. Elmer Duprey 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 practice 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. Elmer Duprey 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. Elmer Duprey.