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

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Dettori of Massapequa Park, New York, were
united in marriage on January 23, 1960; they joyously celebrated their
50th Wedding Anniversary with a renewal of their vows at Our Lady of
Lourdes Church in Massapequa Park, followed by a party at Mario's in
Hauppauge; and
WHEREAS, John Dettori is a Korean War Navy Veteran and is a retired
Plainedge Union Free School District teacher; and
WHEREAS, Betty and John Dettori are the proud parents of four children
and have 12 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Betty and John Dettori 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, Betty and John Dettori 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, Betty and John Dettori 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. John Dettori 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. John Dettori.