LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Donald and Patricia Horne upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February 13, 2010

WHEREAS, Donald and Patricia Horne were united in marriage on February
13, 1960, at St. Benedict Joseph Labre Church, in Richmond Hill, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The couple will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary
surrounded by their family and friends at a party hosted by their chil-
dren on Saturday, February 13, 2010; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of six children, Patrick, Eliza-
beth, Donald, Dennis, Lorraine and Jennifer and have 17 grandchildren,
Danny, Angelica, Robin, Talia, Lindsey, Lainic, Donald, Kierstyn, Jessi-
ca, Matthew, Timothy, Steven, Michael, AJ, Anna, Alex and Evan; other
happy additions to their family include sons and daughters-in-law,
Luanne, Rob, Donna, Mary Ellen, Lynn, Glenn and Rich; and
WHEREAS, Donald and Patricia Horne 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, Donald Horne was a New York City Firefighter who climbed
through the ranks serving as Lieutenant and retiring as a Captain after
23 years of distinguished service; Patricia Horne is a homemaker whose
children all grew to be loving and caring individuals serving as a
testament to their mother; and
WHEREAS, Donald and Patricia Horne had six children within the first
ten years of their marriage; together, they worked hard to raise a happy
close-knit family, always making an adventure out of the ordinary; and
WHEREAS, They have blessed their children with fond memories of time
spent with them; at least one of them could always be found on the
sidelines, in the bleachers, at the school concerts and science fairs,
or seated in the audience for their children's many events; today, they
continue to show their constant love and support by attending the events
of their grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although they make their family their priority, Donald and
Patricia Horne also find time to volunteer; they are both devoted
members of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, where Patricia is an active
member of the Parish Outreach, The Senior Circle, SAGE and the Church
Choir; and
WHEREAS, Donald and Patricia Horne 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 a 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, Donald and Patricia Horne 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 Donald and Patricia Horne upon the occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary on February 13, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Donald and Patricia Horne.