2009-J5822
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Deacon Michael and Rebecca McCabe
upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Deacon Michael and Rebecca McCabe were united in marriage 50
years ago; and
WHEREAS, Congregants of Saint Augustine Church, New City, New York,
Deacon Michael and Rebecca McCabe 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, Deacon Michael and Rebecca McCabe have lived and continue to
live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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, Deacon Michael and Rebecca McCabe 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 Deacon Michael and Rebecca McCabe 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 Deacon Michael and Rebecca McCabe, 12 Parliament Drive, New
City, New York 10956.