LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meyer upon the
occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Joseph and Maria Meyer of Narrowsburg, New York, were united in
marriage on February 16, 1952, at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic
Church in Lake Huntington, New York; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, February 18, 2012, Joseph and Maria Meyer cele-
brated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with a special blessing by Father
Tom Jones, OFM, after Mass at St. Anthony's Church in Yulan, New York;
on Sunday, February 19, 2012, a Mass was said for the intention of their
60th Wedding Anniversary at Sacred Heart Church in Pond Eddy, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph and Maria Meyer are the proud parents of two sons, Bob
(and wife, Rose) and Ron (and wife, Anna), and have six beloved grand-
children, Veronica, Elizabeth, Christopher, Mary, James and Peter; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meyer 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. Joseph Meyer 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. Joseph Meyer 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. Joseph Meyer 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. Joseph Meyer.