LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibilterra of
North Bellmore, New York, upon the occasion of their 70th Wedding Anni-
versary

WHEREAS, Jack and Anna Gibilterra were united in marriage on December
10, 1938; they celebrated their anniversary with a luncheon at Sergio's
in Massapequa on Sunday, December 7, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibilterra have two children, seven grand-
children, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Anna Gibilterra is a retired seamstress and Jack Gibilterra
is a retired electrician from Local 3; they have been residents of North
Bellmore for 18 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibilterra 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. Jack Gibilterra 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, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibilterra 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. Jack Gibilterra upon the occasion of their
70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gibilterra.