LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Campbell
upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Ronald J. Campbell and Winnie Lazicki were united in marriage
on July 30, 1960, in Transfiguration Church, Rome, New York, officiated
by The Reverend Francis Holicinski; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a
party held in their honor, hosted by their children at Delta Lake Inn,
on July 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Lisa (Dan)
Cihocki, Lynne (Tim) Faroni, Scott (Christa) Campbell, and Leigh (Frank)
Fragapane, and the loving grandparents of nine grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Campbell 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, Ronald J. Campbell is retired from General Electric and the
City of Rome; Winnie Campbell is also retired after serving the Rome
City School District as a Registered Nurse; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Campbell 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 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. Ronald J. Campbell 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. Ronald J. Campbell 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. Ronald J. Campbell, 6600 Seville Drive, Rome,
New York 13440.