LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aprea upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Frank and Nancy Aprea were united in marriage on October 4,
1959, at St. Joseph's Church in Babylon, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by their family and friends at a reception to be held on
Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the Southward Ho Country Club in Brightwa-
ters, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Ralph Aprea and Dawn Hallman
and have five grandchildren, Nicholas, Nicole, Jake, Casey and Christo-
pher; and
WHEREAS, Frank and Nancy Aprea 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, Frank Aprea was a partner for many years with his brother in
the gasoline and automobile business; Nancy Aprea is retired from the
New York Telephone Company; after retirement, they ventured on a new
journey as entrepreneurs in property development; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Frank and Nancy Aprea are very involved with
numerous organizations throughout the local community; Frank is an
active member of the West Babylon Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, Frank and Nancy Aprea 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, Frank and Nancy Aprea 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 Frank and Nancy Aprea 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 Frank and Nancy Aprea.