LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William Durnin upon
the occasion of celebrating their 63rd Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, William and Nina Durnin were united in marriage on November 9,
1946, in Bari, Italy; four months later, the couple moved to Scotland,
where they resided for 11 years before coming to the United States of
America in 1958; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four wonderful children, and
the loving grandparents of seven beautiful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Durnin 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, William and Nina Durnin worked together at his business,
Regal Fence Company, in Massapequa, New York, until they both retired in
1986; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William Durnin 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. William Durnin 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. William Durnin upon the occasion of their 63rd
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. William Durnin, 347 Waldo Street, Copiague, New
York.