LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McHugh upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Patrick McHugh and Louise J. Perino were united in marriage on
December 27, 1959, at Our Lady of Pity Church, Bronx, New York; and
WHEREAS, Patrick and Louise McHugh 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, Patrick McHugh retired from Con Edison after 40 years of
distinguished service; a true patriot, he was a member of the United
States Navy Reserve until he retired on January 1, 1996 as a CPO/E-7;
additionally, he was a member of the New York Naval Militia, where he
served on the staff of Rear Admiral Robert Rosen, until retiring in May
2006 as a CW04; and
WHEREAS, Louise McHugh is a homemaker who enjoys crafts, sewing, cook-
ing and puzzles; and
WHEREAS, Patrick and Louise McHugh are both dedicated members of their
beloved community; Patrick is a member of the American Legion, New Wind-
sor, and the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association and Louise is an active
member and volunteer at the Cornwall Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, Patrick and Louise McHugh 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, Patrick and Louise McHugh 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. Patrick McHugh 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. Patrick McHugh.