LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Armand J. Marion upon
the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Nataline J. Caputo and Armand J. Marion were united in marriage
on August 8, 1942, at the Church of the Assumption in Mechanicville, New
York; and
WHEREAS, They will be celebrating their 70th Anniversary at an anni-
versary celebration to be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at their
home in Cohoes, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in St. Mathieu de La Prairi, Canada, Armand J. Marion
moved with his family to Cohoes, New York, when he was three years old;
after a few years in Cohoes, in 1926, Armand's family moved to a farm in
the Town of Colonie; and
WHEREAS, Armand J. Marion attended St. Marie's elementary school and
Cohoes High School; and
WHEREAS, Nataline J. Caputo was born in Mechanicville, New York, where
she lived until her marriage; and
WHEREAS, Armand and Nataline Marion met at the Spinning Wheel dance
hall in Clifton Park, New York, when Armand spotted Nataline across the
room and informed his friend, "See that woman. She's going to be my
wife"; Armand then walked over and asked Nataline to dance; and
WHEREAS, Seven decades later, the dancing has slowed but Mr. and Mrs.
Armand J. Marion are notably one of the most beautiful couples on and
off the dance floor; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after their marriage, Armand J. Marion was called to
service for his country during World War II from 1943 to 1945; during
this time, he served as a Machinist Mate First Class in the United
States Navy on the USS Barr, a DE-576/APD39 destroyer escort; and
WHEREAS, Following his return from the war, Armand and Nataline Marion
lived for a short time in Mechanicville; and
WHEREAS, In 1950, they moved to the Town of Colonie into a house
Armand built on a piece of the farm property owned by his parents and
where he had lived most of his life; they lived together in this house
for the next 61 years; and
WHEREAS, Armand J. Marion worked for the General Electric Company,
Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, for 40 years as a toolmaker; and
WHEREAS, Nataline J. Marion worked for the North Colonie School
District for nearly 20 years as a baker; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Joseph Marion and Lucille
Marion and the beloved grandparents of four grandchildren, David Marion,
Theresa DiCesare, Melissa O'Dea, and Nicole DiCesare; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Armand J. Marion 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. Armand J. Marion 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. Armand J. Marion 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. Armand J. Marion upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Armand J. Marion.