LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mahoney upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Steve and Lorraine Mahoney of Farmingdale, New York, were
united in marriage on November 5, 1960, at Saint Bernard Church in
Manhattan, New York; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this auspicious event, a party was held in their
honor at Stuart Thomas Manor in Massapequa, New York, with many family
members and friends in attendance; in addition to the party, Steve and
Lorraine Mahoney's devoted children are sending them on a cruise next
year to commemorate this joyous occasion; and
WHEREAS, The happy couple are now enjoying their retirement together
after may years of distinguished service to the workforce; Lorraine was
a loyal employee to Verizon and Steve to ABF Freight; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of seven children, and the loving
grandparents of 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mahoney 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. Steve Mahoney 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. Steve Mahoney 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. Steve Mahoney 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. Steve Mahoney, Farmingdale, New York.