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

WHEREAS, Salvatore (Sal) and Margaret (Marge) Napolitano were united in
marriage in 1959; they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with
their four sons, 10 grandsons, and their families at a dinner on Satur-
day, June 6, 2009, at Guy Anthony's Restaurant in North Merrick, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Napolitano 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, Salvatore Napolitano is retired from the New York City Police
Department, and Margaret Napolitano from First American Real Estate Tax
Service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Napolitano have lived and continue to
live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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. Salvatore Napolitano 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. Salvatore Napolitano 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. Salvatore Napolitano, North Merrick, New York.