2009-J1058
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sielski upon
the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Steven Sielski and the former Doris Link were united in
marriage on February 19, 1949, at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Syra-
cuse, just a few days after obtaining a marriage license on Valentine's
Day; now residents of Williamsville, New York, they joyously celebrated
their 60th Wedding Anniversary surrounded by their family at the Sake
Cafe in Williamsville; and
WHEREAS, Steven and Doris Sielski are the proud parents of six chil-
dren and the loving grandparents of five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Steven Sielski is a retired Eli Lilly and Company pharmacist
and a longtime member of the Chopin Singing Society; Doris Sielski is a
retired relief pharmacist and a member of the After 5 Club and the
Christian Business and Professional Women's Club; and
WHEREAS, Steven and Doris Sielski are also members of Saints Peter and
Paul Church and the Professional and Businessmen's Association and
Polish Arts Club and enjoy skiing, boating, swimming and traveling; and
WHEREAS, Steven and Doris Sielski 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, Steven and Doris Sielski 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, Steven and Doris Sielski 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, it should be memo-
rialized by us for the edification and emulation of others; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sielski 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. Steven Sielski.