LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Kwarta upon
the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Harry W. Kwarta and the former Victoria Paloski of Albany, New
York were united in marriage on May 12, 1961 and joyously celebrated
their 60th Wedding Anniversary on May 9, 2011 surrounded by their family
at a dinner party at the Buca di Beppo-Albany restaurant in Colonie, New
York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Harry and Sandy Kwarta, Steve
and Roseanne Kwarta, Dan and Jody Kwarta, and Edward and Robin Kwarta,
and have ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Harry Kwarta is retired from the New York State Department of
Health's Wadsworth Laboratory and he and Victoria enjoy bowling, garden-
ing, games of chance, and spending time with their family; and
WHEREAS, Victoria and Harry Kwarta 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, Victoria and Harry Kwarta 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, Victoria and Harry Kwarta 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. Harry W. Kwarta upon the occasion of their
60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Kwarta, 11 June Drive, Albany, New York
12211.