LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Patrick and Joan Labanowski of
Goshen, New York, upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Patrick B. Labanowski and the former Joan Pugliese were united
in marriage on November 29, 1958, in St. Stanislaus Church in Pine
Island; they attended a 50th Wedding Anniversary Jubilee Mass on May 18,
2008, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in New York City with his
Eminence, Edward Cardinal Egan, as the principal celebrant and homilist;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Patrick and his wife,
Maureen, and Thomas, and have two granddaughters, Madeline and Grace;
and
WHEREAS, Patrick Labanowski is retired as a cadet barber at West Point
and supervisor of maintenance at the Orange County Government Center in
Goshen, New York; Joan Labanowski is a retired legal secretary; and
WHEREAS, Patrick and Joan Labanowski 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, Patrick and Joan Labanowski 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, Patrick and Joan Labanowski 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 Patrick and Joan Labanowski 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 Patrick and Joan Labanowski.