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

WHEREAS, Jack Haggerty and Nancy Ippolito were united in marriage on
September 1, 1958, at St. James Church in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at a
dinner reception for family and friends held in their honor at Cross-
gates Restaurant, hosted by their children; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, John and his wife,
Cheryl, and Jim and his wife, Jill, and the loving grandparents of two
grandchildren, Sean and Bridget; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Haggerty 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, Jack Haggerty was the Director of Purchasing and Institu-
tional Services at the University at Albany; he enjoys fishing, golfing
and traveling; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Haggerty worked in the University at Albany Office of
Student Accounts; she enjoys gardening, reading, and traveling; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Haggerty 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. Jack Haggerty 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. Jack Haggerty 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. Jack Haggerty, Delmar, New York.