New York J 3201: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leous upon the occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

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Senate Resolution No. 3201
Senator JACOBSBY:
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leous upon theCONGRATULATING
occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding
Anniversary
This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in payingWHEREAS,
tribute to those flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time
to serve as a paradigm for present and future generations; and
It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulateWHEREAS,
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leous upon the occasion of their 65th Wedding
Anniversary; the couple celebrated their milestone anniversary by having
a Mass said in their home in Kenmore, New York, followed by a catered
dinner with family; and
Richard Leous and the former Mary Schlau were united inWHEREAS,
marriage on October 25, 1952, in St. Mary Magdalene Church; and
They are the proud parents of five children, and the lovingWHEREAS,
grandparents of six grandchildren; and
An Army veteran who served in the Korean War, Richard LeousWHEREAS,
is retired as a senior contracts manager at Calspan; Mary Leous is a
homemaker who devoted herself to making a loving home for her family;
and
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leous are and always have been a towerWHEREAS,
of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
Their devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness toWHEREAS,
their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and
tradition; and
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leous have lived and continue to liveWHEREAS,
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
This meaningful occasion is the result of the love, hardWHEREAS,
work and spirit this couple has invested in their marriage; and
These same values they have passed to their loved ones,WHEREAS,
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
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leous have touched the lives of theirWHEREAS,
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

The longevity of this enduring marriage truly marks aWHEREAS,
milestone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and
It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when anWHEREAS,
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
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leous upon the occasion of celebrating
their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Leous.