Assembly Resolution No. 80

BY: M. of A. Lopez

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Jon G. Greene 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. Jon G. Greene upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary to be celebrated at a party with many family members and
friends in attendance; and

WHEREAS, After meeting in 1966 at Richmondville Central School where
they were both teaching, Jon G. Greene and Ruthann M. Scholz of
Catskill, New York, were united in marriage on July 1, 1967, by The
Reverend Victor Zacharo at the United Methodist Church in Warnerville,
New York; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Steven,
Michael (Linda) Greene, Kathleen (Michael) Moore, and Edward (Amanda)
Greene; and the loving grandparents of seven grandchildren, Collin,
Kieran, Seamus, Kaden, Easton, Avery and Amelia; and four
stepgrandchildren, Madison, Zachery, Chandler and Gillian; and

WHEREAS, After a 41-year career as a teacher, Jon G. Greene retired
in June of 2001; Ruthann M. Greene was a teacher for 14 years before she
began her career with New York State; in June of 2004, she retired from
her role of Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Chief Administrative
Judge after three years of service; and

WHEREAS, In their much deserved retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Jon G.
Greene have enjoyed spending time at the beach with their children and
grandchildren and have made three trips to Italy; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jon G. Greene 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. Jon G. Greene 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. Jon G. Greene 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. Jon G. Greene 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. Jon G. Greene.