LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ernest and Rose Finamore upon the
occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Ernest and Rose Finamore of Massapequa Park, New York, were
united in marriage on September 24, 1950; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Finamore observed their 60th Wedding
Anniversary on September 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Finamore renewed their vows at Our Lady
of Lourdes Church in Massapequa Park, New York, on September 26, 2010,
and celebrated with 30 family members at a dinner at Villa Avanzo Risto-
rante in Amityville, New York; and
WHEREAS, The proud parents of three children, Ernest and Rose Finamore
have two beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Ernest Finamore is retired from his employment at Grumman
Aerospace Corporation after a 45 year career; and
WHEREAS, Rose Finamore is a homemaker; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Finamore 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. Ernest Finamore 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. Ernest Finamore 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. Ernest Finamore upon the occasion of their
60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Finamore, 287 Pacific Street, Massapequa
Park, New York.