SR625: SR625 Peterson, Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L.; celebrate

26 LC 129 0730 Senate Resolution 625 By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Howard of the 35th, Wicks of the 34th, Kemp of the 38th, Davenport of the 17th and others A RESOLUTION Celebrating the love, legacy and leadership of the 70th Platinu m Wedding Anniversary of1 Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson married on January 28, 1956, and3 this year will be celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and4 WHEREAS, they have been blessed with the love of their remarkab le children, Edith,5 Priscilla, Patricia, Samuel, and Tonya as well as 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren,6 and four great-great-grandchildren; and7 WHEREAS, the devotion, patience, and understanding they have demonstrated has provided8 the foundation and framework of success from which all of their family members have9 developed and flourished; and10 WHEREAS, in 2026, the Peterson’s celebrate a special milestone in their marriage, as in the11 Bible the number 70 symbolizes completeness and divine purpose; and12 S. R. 625 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0730 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have long been regarded as one of the most renowned13 couples in their community through their active involvement and devoted membership of St.14 Luke A.M.E Church in Vernon, Florida; and15 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that Mr. and Mrs. Peterson be congratulated16 on their many years of happiness and their magnificent 70th year commitment to each other.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body18 congratulate Mr. Samuel C. and Mrs. Emma L. Peterson upon the g rand occasion of their19 70th wedding anniversary and extend sincere best wishes for man y more happy years20 together.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed22 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Mr. Samuel C. and23 Mrs. Emma L. Peterson.24 S. R. 625 - 2 -