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

WHEREAS, James Minarsky and Eileen Wallace were united in marriage on
May 19, 1962, at the First Church of Monticello Presbyterian; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a
party held in their honor and hosted by their family on May 19, 2012, at
the Loch Sheldrake Firehouse, with many friends and family members in
attendance, including the maid of honor, Evelyn Parks, and the best man,
Stanley Minarsky; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of one son, Jimmer, and his wife,
Sheri, and the proud grandparents of two grandchildren, Sadie and
Taylor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Minarsky 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, James Minarsky was a propane mechanic for 41 years with
Fallsburg Gas; he was also a Deputy Fire Coordinator for 26 years for
the Towns of Neversink and Fallsburg, and is now retired; Eileen Minar-
sky is retired from the Town of Neversink after serving for 25 years as
an assessor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Minarsky 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. James Minarsky 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. James Minarsky upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. James Minarsky.