LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Martin McDonagh upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Martin McDonagh of Selkirk, New York, were united
in marriage on May 6, 1961, at Corpus Christie Church in Ushers, New
York; they recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary surrounded
by family and friends at a dinner hosted by their children at the
Central Steak Restaurant in Albany; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Mark and Terry McDonagh of
Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Christopher and Colleen Snell of Lassells-
ville, New York, and have been blessed with several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Martin McDonagh is a veteran of the United States Navy and is
retired from CSX Corporation; Ann McDonagh is retired from the New York
State Department of Labor; and
WHEREAS, Martin and Ann McDonagh originally met at Guptill's Skating
Arena in Latham, New York and both enjoy traveling, gardening and read-
ing; and
WHEREAS. Martin and Ann McDonagh 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, Martin and Ann McDonagh 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, Martin and Ann McDonagh have touched the lives of their fami-
ly 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. Martin McDonagh 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. Martin McDonagh.