LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Cosmo D. Amedeo, Jr.
upon the occasion of celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Cosmo D. Amedeo, Jr. and the former Donna Netto were united in
marriage on February 15, 1958; and
WHEREAS, Cosmo and Donna Amedeo celebrated their 55th Anniversary with
a weekend trip to Hyde Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Cosmo Amedeo, Jr. is the son of the late Cosmo D., Sr. and
Rose Marie Amedeo, and Donna Amedeo is the daughter of the late Francis
and Leona Netto; and
WHEREAS, Cosmo Amedeo is retired from the New York State Department of
Transportation, and is a member of both the Italian American Civic Asso-
ciation and the Mount Carmel Society of St. Anthony's Church; and
WHEREAS, Donna Amedeo is a homemaker; she is also a member of the
Italian American Civic Association Auxiliary and the Altar and Rosary
Society of St. Anthony's Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and. Mrs. Cosmo Amedeo are both graduates of Watertown
High School and are life-long members of the North Side Improvement
League; they are also members of the Elks Club and associate members of
the Marine Corps League; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Donna, Michelle,
Scott and Chris, and have 10 grandchildren as well as 12 great-grand-
children; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cosmo Amedeo 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, Mr. and Mrs. Cosmo Amedeo 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, 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. Cosmo Amedeo 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. Cosmo D. Amedeo, Jr. upon the occasion of
celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Cosmo D. Amedeo, Jr.