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

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Moakley, of Merrick, New York, were united
in marriage on April 10, 1960 and, this year, joyously celebrated their
50th Wedding Anniversary at The Milleridge Inn in Jericho surrounded by
family and friends; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children and have seven
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Patrick "Pat" Moakley is retired from Mill River Press in
Brooklyn and Pauline "Paula" Moakley is retired from the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company; and
WHEREAS, Pat and Paula Moakley 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, Pat and Paula Moakley 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, Pat and Paula Moakley 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 Moakley 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 Moakley.