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

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Carmello were united in marriage on
April 2, 1961, at St. Ann's Church in Albany, New York and, recently,
joyously celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary surrounded by their
family at a dinner party; and
WHEREAS, William B. and Judith M. Carmello of Latham, New York are
the proud parents of Carolee and her husband Gregg Edelman, William B.
Carmello Jr. and his wife Nancy, Francis Carmello and his wife Shannon,
and John Carmello and his wife Amy, and have 10 cherished grandchildren,
Zoe and Ethan Edelman, William B. Carmello III and Claire, Zachary,
Dominic and Jack Carmello, and Corey, Justin and Ryan Carmello; and
WHEREAS, William Carmello retired in 1995 after 30 years of dedicated
service with the New York State Department of Health and Judith Carmello
worked for the Albany Public Schools until 1993; and
WHEREAS, Judith and William Carmello 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, Judith and William Carmello 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, Judith and William Carmello 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 B. Carmello 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 B. Carmello.