LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating James and Denise Kunz upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on November 7, 2009

WHEREAS, James Kunz and Denise McCormick were united in marriage on
November 7, 1959, at St. Joseph's Church in Spring Valley, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children Cliff, Sharon,
Kenneth and Lori, and have eight grandchildren, Bridget, Kathleen,
Dylan, Craig, Sean, Aidan, Kevin and Kerriann; and
WHEREAS, James and Denise Kunz 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, James Kunz, a member of the first graduating class of Clarks-
town High School, was a machinist for MRC for 40 years; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of the "Big Indian Award", James Kunz volun-
teered with the Valley Cottage Indians for over 20 years; he is also a
life member, and past president of the Congers Fire Department with over
50 years of service to the community; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Spring Valley High School, Denise Kunz was a
homemaker for many years; after raising her children, she worked as an
office manager for Housemasters, retiring after 20 years of dedicated
service; and
WHEREAS, Today, Denise Kunz works as a crossing guard at Valley
Cottage Elementary School; she is also an active Life Member of the
Ladies Auxiliary of the Congers Fire Department with over 45 years of
service; and
WHEREAS, Together, James and Denise Kunz love to travel and spend time
with their beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, James and Denise Kunz 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, James and Denise Kunz 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 James and Denise Kunz upon the occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary on November 7, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James and Denise Kunz.