LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Picchi upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Joseph Picchi, Jr. and Carmella Bailey were united in marriage
on September 7, 1959, at St. Michael's Church, Newark, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Steven J.
(Jennifer) Picchi, Brian J. (Sue) Picchi, Ann L. Cupit, and James A.
(Cheryle) Picchi, and the loving grandparents of eight grandchildren,
Steven, Dominic, Joey, Kyle, Adrian, Ryan, Daniel, and Matthew, and one
great-grandchild, Cienna; and
WHEREAS, Born in Geneva, New York, Joseph Picchi served his country as
a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict from
1951 until 1955; Carmella Picchi was born in Newark, New York, and they
are both retired from the Seneca Army Depot in Romulus, New York; and
WHEREAS, Joseph and Carmella Picchi enjoy spending time with their
children and grandchildren, as well as antique cars and going to the
casino; Joseph is a member of Sons of Italy and the American Legion and
Carmella is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; furthermore, they
are both members of the Model A Restorer's Club; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Picchi 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. Joseph Picchi 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. Joseph Picchi 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. Joseph Picchi 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. Joseph Picchi, 40 North Street, Geneva, New York
14456.