LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Diacetis,
Jr. upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Theodore J. Diacetis, Jr. and MaryJane Masenas were united in
marriage on October 20, 1962, at Our Lady Help of Christians Church,
Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple, who enjoy traveling, celebrated their 50th
Wedding Anniversary by taking a cruise of the Hawaiian Islands; in addi-
tion, a party will be held in their honor at Martel's Restaurant, Alba-
ny, New York, on Sunday, November 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Theodore "Teddy" and MaryJane met when Father Toole organized
a dance/get together for the youth of St. Patrick's Church in Ravena,
New York, and Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Albany, New York; the
young couple was reacquainted when Teddy transferred from Ravena-Coey-
mans High School to Cardinal McCloskey High School; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, Alicia Diacetis
Searles, James Anthony Diacetis and Mark Christopher Diacetis, and the
loving grandparents of eight grandchildren, Emilie and Tyler Searles,
Ashley and Amber Diacetis, Charleen Knapp, Nicole and Brittany DeMarinis
and Zachary Diacetis, and one great-granddaughter, Natalee Marie Warner;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Diacetis, Jr. 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, Theodore Diacetis, Jr. was employed by Atlantic Cement and
ConRail, before working for the New York State Department of Tax and
Finance, from which he retired; and
WHEREAS, MaryJane Diacetis worked as a Teachers Aide for A.W. Becker
Elementary School, and McDonald's, before going to work at Catskill
Savings Bank, from which she retired; and
WHEREAS, Prior to retirement, Theodore Diacetis, Jr. was involved in
the Boy Scouts of America, Little League, and the Ravena Fire Department
as well as the Ravena Rescue Squad; and MaryJane in the Girl Scouts of
America, and as a Red Cross lifeguard and swim instructor, in addition
to attending their children's sporting and school events, and playing
referee; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Theodore Diacetis, Jr. is a Security Guard at the
Times Union Center; he also volunteers at a local food pantry, attends
his grandchildren's school and sporting events, and enjoys crossword
puzzles, fishing and yardwork; and
WHEREAS, MaryJane Diacetis worked part-time at Pioneer Savings Bank,
and enjoys playing Bridge, Sudoku, swimming, and volunteering at a local
food pantry; she too takes pleasure in attending their grandchildren's
school and sporting events, and taking day trips with her friends; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Diacetis, Jr. have lived and continue
to live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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. Theodore Diacetis, Jr. 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. Theodore Diacetis, Jr. 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. Theodore Diacetis, Jr.