LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cardella upon
the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary and commend-
ing their continued dedicated service to their community

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Cardella upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding
Anniversary and to commend their continued dedicated service to their
community; and
WHEREAS, Peter Cardella, born on July 20, 1917, in Brooklyn, to
Giuseppe and Caterina Cardella, and Providenza LiCausi, born on November
9, 1920, also in Brooklyn, to Alessio and Filippina LiCausi, were united
in marriage on April 19, 1941, in St. Joseph's Church in Brooklyn, New
York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, Joseph and Kath-
leen, and the loving grandparents of three granddaughters, Francine,
Madeline, and ToniAnn, as well as three great-grandsons, Peter Angelo,
James Michael, and Anthony Joseph; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cardella 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, The couple lived and worked in Brooklyn until 1982, when they
moved to Franklin Square, Long Island; Peter served as President and CEO
of Car-Del-Mar Coat Company, Inc. in Brooklyn, and Providenza worked
with him in the factory, as well as maintaining a home and raising their
family; and
WHEREAS, Peter Cardella founded the Ridgewood Senior Citizens Center;
since its inception, in 1974, he has served as Chairman of the Center,
now known as the Cav. Peter Cardella Senior Citizens Center; he has
remained active in the area, and under his luminous direction, the
Center has become one of the finest Centers of its kind operating in the
City of New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cardella 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 that 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. Peter Cardella 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. Peter Cardella upon the occasion of their 70th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cardella.