LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph La Fera upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Joseph V. La Fera and Marguerite A. Hall were united in
marriage on May 6, 1961, at St. Peter's Church in Rosendale, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a
party held in their honor by their children with many family members and
friends in attendance on May 14, 2011, at the Rosendale Recreation
Center, where their original wedding reception took place, then called
Sportsmen's Park; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two wonderful children, Jill
Marie and her husband, Steven Poppel, and Joseph La Fera; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph La Fera 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, Joseph La Fera retired from IBM in 1990, after 35 years of
dedicated service; Marguerite La Fera also retired from IBM in 1991,
after 26 years of devoted service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph La Fera enjoy spending time at their
summer home near the beach, and their winters in Puerto Rico; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph La Fera 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 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. Joseph La Fera 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. Joseph La Fera 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. Joseph La Fera, 16 Lafera Lane, High Falls, New
York 12440.