LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Pete and Carol Caporaso upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Pete and Carol Caporaso were united in marriage on July 18,
1959, at St. Clements Roman Catholic Church in Ozone Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at a
party, held in their honor and hosted by their children, with many fami-
ly and friends in attendance; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three sons and one daughter-in-
law, as well as the grandparents of two grandsons; and
WHEREAS, Pete and Carol Caporaso 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, Residents of Seaford, New York, Pete and Carol Caporaso are
both enjoying retirement; Pete is a former New York City firefighter and
Carol worked for Mepham High School in Bellmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, Pete and Carol Caporaso 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, Pete and Carol Caporaso have touched the lives of their fami-
ly 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 Pete and Carol Caporaso 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 Pete and Carol Caporaso, 2299 Spruce Street, Seaford, New
York 11783.