2009-J5463

Congratulating Arnold and Anne Jaffe upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

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2009-J5463


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Anne and Arnold Jaffe upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging happy
occasions and significant milestones in the lives of its esteemed resi-
dents; and
WHEREAS, Anne and Arnold Jaffe will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anni-
versary on May 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Anne Blaine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and a
Master's of Education from Brooklyn College; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Jaffe earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
from Brooklyn College and also studied for a Master's Degree at City
College; and
WHEREAS, At Brooklyn College, Anne and Arnold were introduced to each
other by their mutual friend, Judy; and
WHEREAS, They were united in marriage in San Juan, Puerto Rico on May
31, 1960; and
WHEREAS, Anne enjoyed a successful career as a public school teacher
until her marriage; later, she would operate the Fownes Brothers Factory
Outlet Store; and
WHEREAS, She is involved in the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, Amsterdam
Art League, and "Caps for Kids"; and
WHEREAS, Arnold was the owner of Fownes Brothers and Company Inc.
until his retirement in December of 2009; and
WHEREAS, He is active in the Amsterdam Rotary Club and Northeastern
Woodworkers Association; and
WHEREAS, Anne and Arnold both contribute their time to the Temple of
Israel, the Montgomery County SPCA, Adirondack Community Players, and
Southern Adirondack Dog Club; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Alice and Anita Jaffe, and have
been blessed with two grandchildren, Joel and Nathan Blaine Israel; and
WHEREAS, Anne and Arnold have provided loving homes to their pets,
Admiral Bird, Amber, Clint Eastwood, C.P., Daisy, Damien, Dennis, Feath-
ers, Fido, Jack, Jaws, LadyBird, Little Spot, Lobo, Martha, MuNing,
Mugsy, Peggy, Pussy Princess, Rama, Rocky, Rover, Shadow, Sita, Spot,
Tabby, Tiger, and Thomas; and
WHEREAS, Their loving and enduring marriage is an inspiration to their
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Anne and Arnold Jaffe upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anne and Arnold Jaffe.

actions

  • 20 / May / 2010
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 26 / May / 2010
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 26 / May / 2010
    • ADOPTED

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