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

WHEREAS, Patricia A. Newman and Manuel A. Mena were united in marriage
on December 24, 1961, at the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Mena celebrated their 50th Wedding Anni-
versary with a special dinner hosted by their loving family; and
WHEREAS, Manuel Mena honorably served his country as a member of the
United States Army from 1961-1964; he is a professor emeritus from SUNY
Oswego, where he taught for 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Mena worked for various firms as a bookkeeper and
devoted herself to making a loving home for her family; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, Eric A. Mena and
Catherine M. Mena; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Mena 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. Manuel Mena 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. Manuel Mena 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. Manuel Mena upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Mena, 3530 County Route 45, Oswego, New
York.