2009-J4745
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Henning Kornbrekke
upon the occasion of their 66th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Henning Kornbrekke, members of Thiells United
Methodist Church, Thiells, New York, were united in marriage on May 7,
1944 and are this year, the year 2010, joyously celebrating their 66th
Wedding Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Henning and Esther Kornbrekke of Stony Point, New York, 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, Henning and Esther Kornbrekke 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, Henning and Esther Kornbrekke 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. Henning Kornbrekke upon the occasion of their
66th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Henning Kornbrekke.