LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Simone upon
the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Angelo Simone and Lucy Spiridilozzi were united in marriage on
January 25, 1941, at Saint Anthony of Padua Church, Utica, New York; the
ceremony was officiated by Father Moaraity; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this auspicious event, a brunch will be held in
their honor at the Radison, Utica, New York, on January 23, 2011, hosted
by their devoted children, with many friends and family in attendance;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Simone, affectionately known as Ang and
Lu, have led what some might consider a simple life; they have never
needed to travel very far from home to know what was happening in the
world; they embody the fundamental values of hard work, dedication and
faith; and
WHEREAS, A World War II veteran, Angelo Simone is a retired
foreman/machinist with Kelsey Hayes in Whitesboro, New York, after many
years of distinguished service in the workforce; and
WHEREAS, In his retirement, Angelo finds joy working in his legendary
vegetable garden, reading NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, shopping, serving as a
Eucharistic Minister at Saint Anthony of Padua Church or restoring
furniture in his self-composed workshop; he also enjoys traveling around
his town, being out in the community and talking to people; and
WHEREAS, Lucy Simone can be found crocheting, cooking, baking her
famous cookies, tending to her gorgeous flower garden or cheering on her
favorite team, the New York Yankees; she also enjoys spending time with
her many family members and friends and takes great pride in her home
where the door is always open and visitors are treated like royalty no
matter the time or day; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five beautiful daughters and
their husbands, Annette and Frank Sica, Kathleen and John Russo, Marlene
and Robert Conway, Helen Ann and the late James Taurisano, and Mary
Therese and Joseph Jerzak, and the loving grandparents of 64 grandchil-
dren and great-grandchildren; they have a special way of making each
member of their family feel appreciated, supported and loved; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Simone are and always have been a tower
of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family
setting an extraordinary example for their children, of what it takes to
build a wonderful marriage and make a house a home; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Simone 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, 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. Angelo Simone 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, 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. Angelo Simone upon the occasion of celebrating
their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Simone.