LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William Kot upon the
occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, William and Charlotte Kot were united in marriage on February
15, 1953, at Our Lady of Angels Church in Albany, New York; the couple
joyously celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with a dinner in
their honor at Portofino's Restaurant in Latham, New York; and
WHEREAS, William Kot is retired as a carpet mechanic for John B. Hauf
Furniture Store and Gentile's Floor Center but continues to work, while
Charlotte Kot is retired as a hairstylist; the couple likes to travel,
camp, and play Bingo; and
WHEREAS, William and Charlotte Kot are and always have been a tower of
strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of William (Mary Anne) Kot, Pamel-
la (Vincent) Scattareggia, and Charlene (Glen) Gifford, the loving
grandparents of 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; 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, William and Charlotte Kot 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 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, William and Charlotte Kot 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. William Kot upon the occasion of their 60th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. William Kot.