LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John Gribbin upon the
occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Gribbin of Copiague, New York, joyously cele-
brated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with a family dinner on October
10, 2008; and
WHEREAS, They enjoy spending time with family and friends and are the
proud parents of four children, 14 grandchildren, and seven great-grand-
children, with another joyfully expected in May 2009; and
WHEREAS, John Gribbin is a proud veteran of World War II and is
retired from A&P; Carol Gribbin works in the Lindenhurst Union Free
School District; and
WHEREAS, John and Carol Gribbin 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, John and Carol Gribbin 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, John and Carol Gribbin 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. John Gribbin upon the occasion of their 60th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. John Gribbin.