LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Greene upon
the occasion of celebrating their 69th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Emanuel Alexander Greene and Garland Rae Watlington were united
in marriage on March 4, 1943, in Welch, West Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Shortly thereafter, Emanuel Greene entered the United States
Army where he served honorably in combat during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Greene moved to New York in 1951; Mr.
Greene took a job at Nedicks Cafeteria in Manhattan and Mrs. Greene
began working as a clerk for Western Union; and
WHEREAS, Eventually, Emanuel Greene passed the exam for the Port
Authority of New York and New Jersey's police force where he moved up
the ranks from sergeant to captain, being appointed the second African-
American Police Captain; and
WHEREAS, Once their children were young adults, both Mr. and Mrs.
Emanuel Greene returned to school to pursue undergraduate degrees at
Adelphi University; and
WHEREAS, Emanuel Greene went on to add to his accomplishments a degree
in Advanced Paralegal studies; Garland Greene went to work for the
Federal Aviation Administration and worked in the Air Traffic Control
Unit until such time as she retired early to join Emanuel and their sons
in launching a family business enterprise which included a law firm, a
construction management consulting firm, real estate sales and develop-
ment, HVAC and plumbing installation and repair; and
WHEREAS, This business was so successful that it was able to employ 16
family members in varying capacities; and
WHEREAS, Upon their retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Greene moved to
the city of Rio Rancho in New Mexico, where they now reside and spend
much of their time developing intensive level home bible studies and
serving in church ministry; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of seven boys, Jerome, Darryl,
Ronell, Larry, Reginald, Richard and Mark; and two girls, Phyllis and
Marilyn, as well as the loving grandparents of 25 grandchildren, 32
great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Greene 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. Emanuel Greene 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. Emanuel Greene 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. Emanuel Greene upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 69th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Greene.