Senate Resolution No. 1832
BY: Senator GRIFFO
CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. James E. Heidt upon
the occasion of celebrating their 60th 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. James E. Heidt upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th
Wedding Anniversary on Thursday, May 30, 2019; and
WHEREAS, James E. Heidt and the former Ann M. Beerman were united in
marriage on May 30, 1959, at St. Theresa of Avila Church, Theresa, New
York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Brian and Michael,
and have two granddaughters; and
WHEREAS, James E. Heidt graduated from Theresa High School before
valiantly serving his country in the 332nd Army Reserve; he retired from
Youngs Express after 30 years of distinguished service, and is a member
of the Knights of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Theresa High School and Utica School
of Cosmetology, Ann M. Heidt worked as a hairdresser and later as a
retail store clerk; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Heidt are and always have been a
tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their
family; and
WHEREAS, Their love, devotion, caring, sensitivity and
responsiveness to their family, friends and all who know them are their
hallmark and tradition; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Heidt 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. James E. Heidt 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 sense 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. James E. Heidt upon the occasion of their 60th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. James E. Heidt.