LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Frank Novak upon the
occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Mary and Frank Novak, of Lackawanna, New York, were united in
marriage on April 7, 1951, at St. Theresa R.C. Church in Buffalo, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Novak upon the occasion of their 60th Wedding
Anniversary to be celebrated at a family reception at Michael's Banquet
Facility on April 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of eight wonderful children, 24
loving grandchildren, and three adoring great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mary and Frank Novak met at a dance in Buffalo in 1950, while
he was employed on the Crystal Beach Boat called the Canadiana; and
WHEREAS, Frank Novak is a proud World War II Veteran who served brave-
ly in the Military Police in Calcutta, India; and
WHEREAS, Once back in the United States, Frank was employed through
the Union Contractors and Painters, while Mary worked for the New York
State Insurance Fund; and
WHEREAS, The happy couple is now enjoying their retirement together;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Novak 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. Frank Novak 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. Frank Novak 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. Frank Novak upon the occasion of celebrating
their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Novak.