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

WHEREAS, William and Aurora Goglas were united in marriage on May 2,
1959; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary, a party will be
held in their honor, hosted by their children, on Saturday, May 2, 2009,
at the Wyandanch Volunteer Fire Company, Wyandanch, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, Philip, William
D., Wanda E. and Jerry, and the loving grandparents of six grandchildren
and one great-granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, William, who was born in Brooklyn, New York, and Aurora, who
was born in Puerto Rico, are and always have been a tower of strength,
support, understanding and limitless love for their family; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Wyandanch, Long Island, since 1971, Mr. and Mrs.
William Goglas were involved in many community clubs and organizations,
and, over the years, feel blessed to have made many dear friends; 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, Mr. and Mrs. William Goglas 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. William Goglas 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. William Goglas 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. William Goglas, Wyandanch, Long Island.