LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pollinger Sr.
upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on December 27, 2008

WHEREAS, Richard Pollinger and Jean Quartz were united in marriage on
December 27, 1958, at St. Ignatius Loyola Church by the Reverend Joseph
Haffey; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by family and friends at a reception held on December 27,
2008, at the Knights of Columbus in Hornell, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of six children, John Pollinger,
Jennifer (Steve) Dumont, Brigid (E.J.) Shipman, Richard (Heinz and
Wendy) Pollinger Jr., Peter (Donna Chenowith) Pollinger, and Joseph
(Kelly) Pollinger; they also have seven grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Richard and Jean Pollinger 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, After graduating from Hornell High School, Richard Pollinger
proudly served in the United States Navy and Fleet Marines in the 3rd
Marine Air Wing Pacific during the Korean Conflict; and
WHEREAS, He was a division manager and sales person at Sears until its
closing in 1993; he then worked as a security guard at Alstom for 10
years; and
WHEREAS, Jean Pollinger graduated from St. James Mercy School of Nurs-
ing in 1955; she has spent the last 30 years as a pediatric nurse; she
retired in 1996 and then worked part-time in the Express Care until
2007; and
WHEREAS, Richard and Jean Pollinger 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 a 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, Richard and Jean Pollinger 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. Richard Pollinger Sr. 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. Richard Pollinger Sr.