Senate Resolution No. 2023
BY: Senator JACOBS
CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kean 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. Arthur Kean upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary; the couple celebrated their Golden Anniversary with a
family trip to Walt Disney World; and
WHEREAS, Arthur "Chip" Kean and the former Mary Ann Cameron were
united in marriage on May 30, 1969, at St. John the Baptist Roman
Catholic Church in Kenmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, and the
loving grandparents of three grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Arthur Kean taught math at City Honors School for 27 years,
and was an adjunct professor for 30 years at Canisius College; Mary Ann
Kean is a retired librarian from both Futures Academy and Waterfront
Elementary School; currently, she serves as a substitute teacher at
Hutchinson Central Technical High School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kean 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. Arthur Kean 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, They have passed these same values 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. Arthur Kean 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. Arthur Kean 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. Arthur Kean.
