New York J 158: Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ivan J. Hale upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

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Senate Resolution No. 158
Senator RITCHIEBY:
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan J. Hale upon theCONGRATULATING
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary
Ivan J. Hale and Charlotte R. Jackson of Philadelphia, NewWHEREAS,
York, were united in marriage on December 16, 1966, at the United
Methodist Church in Gouverneur; the couple celebrated their Golden
Anniversary with an open house held in their honor with many family and
friends in attendance at the Philadelphia American Legion; and
Ivan J. Hale served his country as a member of the UnitedWHEREAS,
States Army and was a civilian employee at Fort Drum; Charlotte Hale was
employed as both a waitress and a bartender for many years; and
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan J. Hale are longtime members of theWHEREAS,
Philadelphia American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary,
respectively; and
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan J. Hale are the proud parents of threeWHEREAS,
sons, Dale, Ivan, Jr., and Chad, and the loving grandparents of six
grandchildren; and
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan J. Hale are and always have been a towerWHEREAS,
of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
Their love, devotion, caring, sensitivity andWHEREAS,
responsiveness to their family, friends and all who know them are their
hallmark and tradition; and
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan J. Hale 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 that this couple has invested in their marriage; and
They have passed these same values 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. Ivan J. Hale 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 sense 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. Ivan J. Hale upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan J. Hale.