LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ray Massa upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Ray and May Massa celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on
December 27, 2008, with a trip to New York City, that was given to them
as a gift from their family; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four sons, and the loving
grandparents of eight grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Massa 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, Ray Massa is retired from Bankers Trust, and May Massa is a
retired teacher from the Hicksville school district; together they enjoy
spending time with their family, biking, tennis, golf, traveling, movies
and plays; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Massa 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 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, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Massa 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. Ray Massa 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. Ray Massa, 2206 Redmond Road, Merrick, New York.