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

WHEREAS, Antonietta and John Guerriero, of New Windsor, New York, were
united in marriage on February 19, 1961, in Avellino, Italy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Guerriero celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary with a party held in their honor at the Spruce Lodge in
Montgomery, New York, surrounded by a group of 70 family members and
friends; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two wonderful children, Anna
Koptula and her late husband John, and John Guerriero and his wife Rene,
and the loving grandparents of four adoring grandchildren, Ashley and
John Koptula, and Lincoln and Eli Guerriero; and
WHEREAS, The happy couple is now enjoying their retirement together
after many dedicated years in the workforce; John was employed by the
Ford Motor Company as well as the Stewart Airport, while Antonietta was
a sewing machine operator for Loring Cotes; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Guerriero 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, Mr. and Mrs. John Guerriero 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. John Guerriero 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 Guerriero upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. John Guerriero.