Bill Text: NY J00466 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Dr. and Mrs. John Fopeano upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-09 - ADOPTED [J00466 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00466-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 466

BY: Senator RATH

        CONGRATULATING  Dr. and Mrs. John Fopeano upon the
        occasion   of   celebrating   their   70th   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
Dr.   and Mrs. John Fopeano upon the  occasion  of  their  70th  Wedding
Anniversary; the couple celebrated with a fun family FaceTime; and

  WHEREAS,  John  Fopeano  and the former Ethel Chaosky were united in
marriage on December 30, 1950, in East Haven, Connecticut; and

  WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five children, and the loving
grandparents of seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS, Dr. and Mrs. John Fopeano 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,  Dr.  and Mrs. John Fopeano 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  doing
so, 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,  Dr.  and Mrs. John Fopeano 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 Dr. and Mrs. John Fopeano upon the occasion of  celebrating
their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. and Mrs. John Fopeano.