LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Thomas and Josephine Turk upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Thomas and Josephine Turk have been united in marriage for 50
years; they happily celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on October
12, 2009, at a dinner party, held in their honor and hosted by their son
Michael, with family and friends in attendance; they had previously had
an anniversary blessing by the Reverend Louis Van Than at Our Lady of
the Lake Chapel; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Thomas, Ann
Marie, and Michael, as well as the grandparents of seven grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas and Josephine Turk 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, Thomas Turk is retired after many years of distinguished
service to IBM; Josephine Turk was an Assistant Librarian at the DuBois
Public Library and Head Librarian at the Olive Avenue Elementary School
in DuBois, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Thomas and Josephine Turk 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, Thomas and Josephine Turk 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 Thomas and Josephine Turk 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 Thomas and Josephine Turk.