LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Armando Spagnolo upon
the occasion of the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Armando and Iole Spagnolo were united in marriage on September
24, 1961, at St. Anthony's Church in downtown Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, On September 24, 2011, Armando and Iole Spagnolo joyously
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary surrounded by family and
friends at a surprise reception at the Italian American Community Center
and, on September 25, 2011, they renewed their vows at Blessed Sacrament
Church; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Chris and Catherine Kollias,
Benilde Sokaris, and the late Jerry Sokaris and are the grandparents of
Amanda and Alexandra Kollias and Christina and Nicholas Sokaris; and
WHEREAS, Armando and Iole Spagnolo 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, Armando and Iole Spagnolo 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, Armando and Iole Spagnolo 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 Armando and Iole Spagnolo 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. Armando Spagnolo.