LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meglio upon
the occasion of their 55th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meglio, of Farmingdale, New York, were
united in marriage on December 5, 1954; their beloved family joyously
honored them with a surprise dinner at the Oak Room at Bethpage State
Park in celebration of their 55th Wedding Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children and have three
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Meglio was First Runnerup in the 1999 Ms. New York
Senior America Pageant and is now the organization's public relations
coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Meglio is a valued longtime employee of DeLalio Sod
Farms in Dix Hills; and
WHEREAS, Dolores and Joseph Meglio 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, Dolores and Joseph Meglio 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 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, Dolores and Joseph Meglio 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. Joseph Meglio upon the occasion of their 55th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meglio.