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

WHEREAS, Steve Banyacski and Barbara Catania were united in marriage on
August 9, 1959, at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh, New York; a trip to
Sicily has been planned for October of 2009 to celebrate their 50th
Wedding Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Steve Banyacski is a 1959 graduate of the United States
Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, and retired as President of
Spence Engineering Company; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Banyacski is retired from the office of Orange County
Community College in Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four daughters, Judi (Jim)
Burns, Nancy (James) DiLeo, Susan (Chris) O'Keefe, and Lisa (Rob) Betan-
zos, and the loving grandparents of 11 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Banyacski 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. Steve Banyacski 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. Steve Banyacski 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. Steve Banyacski 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. Steve Banyacski, Newburgh, New York.