LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Peter Palamaro upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Peter and Amelia Palamaro were united in marriage 50 years ago;
to celebrate their Golden Anniversary, a Mass was held on Sunday, Novem-
ber 7, 2010, at St. Rose of Lima parish in Massapequa, New York, and
sponsored by the Diocese of Rockville Centre; during the Mass, the
couple renewed their wedding vows; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Palamaro of North Merrick, New York, were
one of 66 couples honored from Nassau County; the Most Reverend William
Murphy, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, was
the principal celebrant of the Mass; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Palamaro 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. Peter Palamaro 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. Peter Palamaro 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. Peter Palamaro 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. Peter Palamaro, North Merrick, New York.