LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mr. Douglas J. O'Neill
upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Douglas J. O'Neill and Marie LeClair were united in marriage on
September 15, 1962, at St. Catherine's of Sienna Church in Franklin
Square, New York; and
WHEREAS, Upon return from their honeymoon in Niagara Falls, New York,
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. O'Neill bought a home in West Hempstead, New
York, where they raised their family, and still reside today; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Douglas
William, Barbara Marie and Brian Henry, and the caring in-laws to Lisa
Baxter O'Neill and Bonnie Allers-O'Neill, as well as the proud grandpar-
ents of four grandchildren, Kyle Patrick, Ian Douglas, Kory James and
Kraig Ryan; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. O'Neill 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, Active members of their church, St. Thomas the Apostle
Parish, and their community, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. O'Neill 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, Since retirement, Marie O'Neill volunteers at Winthrop Hospi-
tal, and when not attending his grandsons baseball games, Doug O'Neill
serves as an usher at his church and is an active member of the Knights
of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, This meaningful occasion is the result of the love, hard work
and spirit that 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. Douglas J. O'Neill 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 mile-
stone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an occa-
sion 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. Douglas J. O'Neill upon the occasion of their
50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. O'Neill.