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

WHEREAS, Isabella J. and Martin J. Reilly were united in marriage on
February 4, 1961, at St. Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church in the
Bronx, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five wonderful children, Patri-
cia, Martin, James, Nancy, and Allison, and the loving grandparents of
11 grandchildren, Scott, Andrew, Colin, Brooke, Christopher, Brianna,
Kevin, Sean, Brian, Dylan, and Camryn; and
WHEREAS, Isabella Reilly was a devoted homemaker and stay at home
mother, while Martin Reilly worked in the mechanical building mainte-
nance industry in New York City for over 47 years; throughout the years
they have been very involved in both their church and their community;
and
WHEREAS, Warm friendships have surrounded Mr. and Mrs. Martin Reilly
throughout their lives; their kindness and caring make an impact on
everyone they meet; they make new friends wherever their travels take
them and they cherish the many friendships they have made, both old and
new, and getting together with friends continues to bring them great
happiness; and
WHEREAS, Martin Reilly was once named Citizen of the Year by the Wood-
bury Community Association; he can boast membership in the Town of Wood-
bury Memorial Parade Committee as well as the Black Rock Fish and Game
Club's Sergeant Eddie Ryan Fundraiser; Isabella Reilly is a proud member
of the Women of Woodbury and is a former member of the Rosary Altar
Society; and
WHEREAS, The happy couple, who like camping in Montauk and Lake
George, is now enjoying their retirement and spending time with their
close-knit family and warm circle of friends; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Reilly 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. Martin Reilly 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. Martin Reilly 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. Martin Reilly 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. Martin Reilly, Highland Mills, New York.