2011-J3165
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Weis-
singer upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Catherine M. (Haley) Weissinger and Frederick W. Weissinger of
Middletown, New York, were united in marriage on April 28, 1962 at a
Mass celebrated by Fr. William Rogers at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
when it was located at West Main Street in Middletown; a reception
followed at the Mitchell Inn on nearby James Street (the current site of
First Federal Savings and Loan); and
WHEREAS, The former Catherine M. Haley is the daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. James E. "Pie" Haley; and
WHEREAS, Frederick Weissinger is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
William Weissinger; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Deborah Levin,
Jill Weissinger and Daniel Weissinger, as well as the loving grandpar-
ents of four grandsons, Benjamin Levin, Samuel Levin, Noah Levin and
Alexander Imperio, all of Middletown; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize Catherine
and Frederick as Jubilarians for their powerful witness to the impor-
tance and permanence of love and marriage; this meaningful occasion is
the result of love, selflessness and faith; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Weissenger is an alumni of Orange County Community
College in Middletown; after marriage, she devoted herself to her family
and continues to do so as a selfless and dedicated homemaker; and
WHEREAS, Frederick Weissinger was in the United States Navy during the
years 1956 through 1960; he completed his training/boot camp in Bain-
bridge, Maryland, attended electrical school at Great Lakes, Illinois,
and then served in the Mediterranean aboard the USS Aucilla; he was
further schooled, graduated from, and became a union master electrician
with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local
Union 363 until his retirement in 1997; and
WHEREAS, Catherine and Frederick Weissinger are life-long parishioners
of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, where they generously gave their
time and energy volunteering for both the church and school; in such
faithful and spiritual tradition, they raised their three children in
the parish community, sending them to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School,
from which they graduated, and where two of their grandsons have also
graduated and two are presently attending; and
WHEREAS, The longevity of this enduring marriage truly marks a mile-
stone in life's journey, an event of love, patience, strength, 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. Frederick W. Weissinger 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. Frederick W. Weissinger, 12 Randall Terrace,
Middletown, New York 10940.