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

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Morrell of Colonie, New York, were united
in marriage on September 9, 1961, at St. Francis de Sales Church in West
Albany; on September 11, 2011, they joyously celebrated their 50th
Wedding Anniversary at the Italian American Community Center in Albany
surrounded by family and friends; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Nicholas and Lori Morrell,
Lauri and Dave Powalyk, and Angela and Bill Tamaroff and have seven
cherished grandchildren, Jessica, David, Brittany, Nicole, Joseph, Nina
and Anthony; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas Morrell retired from the Tobin First Prize Company
in 1999 after 28 years of dedicated service; Frances Morrell worked for
JC Penney for 22 years, retiring in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Frances and Nicholas Morrell enjoy spending time with family
and friends and, for the past 25 years, celebrating their anniversary
vacationing in Ogunquit, Maine; and
WHEREAS, Frances and Nicholas Morrell 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, Frances and Nicholas Morrell 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, Frances and Nicholas Morrell 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. Nicholas Morrell 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. Nicholas Morrell.