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

WHEREAS, Theresa Coniski and John Manning were united in marriage on May
12, 1962, at St. Stephen's the King Church in Oswego, New York in a
ceremony celebrated by the late Rev. Joseph Kowalczyk; and
WHEREAS, The bride was escorted down the aisle by her brother, the
late John Coniski, and accompanied by a wedding party consisting of Pat
Spaar, Joanne Czirr, Bertha Kalafarski, Gina Doviak, Helen Sorzickas,
Cindy Oswald, Dick Shambo, William Manning and Gene Lupa; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Manning celebrated their marriage at a
wedding reception at the Polish Club in Oswego, New York and departed
for a honeymoon in the Poconos Mountains, New York City and the New
Jersey Boardwalk; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Manning commemorated their 50th Anniversary
at a celebration with their children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Manning 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. John Manning 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, They have passed these same values 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. John Manning 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. John Manning 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. John Manning.