Senate Resolution No. 1829
BY: Senator GRIFFO
CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fuller upon the
occasion of celebrating their 75th 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. Dick Fuller upon the occasion of their 75th Wedding
Anniversary celebrated on April 30, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Dick Fuller, son of the late Charles and Lamoine "Hyers"
Fuller, and the former Cel Markum, daughter of the late John and Anna
Markum, were united in marriage on April 30, 1944, at St. Martin's
Church, Port Leyden, New York; "RW" F.R. Divinney officiated the
ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Dick Fuller served his country as a member of the United
States Navy, on the USS LSM 252 in the Pacific Theater of World War II;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five sons, the late Charles,
the late Terry, Bill (Julie), the late Tom, and Bruce (Nora); as well as
two additional daughters-in-law, Nancy and Sharon; they are also the
loving grandparents of 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and
three great-great-grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of their life and rejoice in their achievements; and
WHEREAS, Dick Fuller worked at the paper mill for 24 years while the
couple lived in Lyons Falls, New York; in 1966, they purchased a bar and
grill at Petries Corners, owning it for 19 years; in 1986, they went to
work for the Rap Shaw Club on Stillwater Flow as stewards for the next
10 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fuller 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. Dick Fuller 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. Dick Fuller 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. Dick Fuller upon the occasion of celebrating
their 75th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fuller.
