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

WHEREAS, Robert A. Grobecker and Anne R. Becky Giordano were united in
marriage on November 15, 1958, at St. Michael Church in South Troy, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a
surprise party held in their honor by their children and families; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, Tina and her
husband, Stan Rysio, and Eric and his wife, Maria Grobecker, and the
loving grandparents of two grandchildren, Emily and Adam Rysio; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grobecker 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, Robert Grobecker is retired from Norton Company, Watervliet,
New York, after 38 years of dedicated service, and Becky Grobecker is
retired from the Watervliet Arsenal Post Restaurant; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grobecker 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, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grobecker 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. Robert Grobecker 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. Robert Grobecker, Maplewood, New York.