LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hellermann upon
the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Jack and Edith Hellermann were united in marriage on February
1, 1950, at Miraculous Medal Roman Catholic Church, Ridgewood, Queens;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Valerie (Norman), Peter
(Carol), Lisa and Heidi; they also have eight grandchildren and are
awaiting the birth of their first great-granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, Jack and Edith Hellermann 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, Residents of Bellmore, New York, for almost 53 years, Jack
Hellermann is retired from United Airlines after almost 36 years of
diligent service in the maintenance field; Edith "Eadie" Hellermann
worked for many years at South Shore Country Day School in North Bell-
more, New York; and
WHEREAS, Jack and Edith Hellermann 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, Jack and Edith Hellermann 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. Jack Hellermann upon the occasion of their
60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hellermann.