LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bellamore of
North Merrick, New York, upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th
Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Ida and Philip Bellamore were united in marriage on December
14, 1952; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, two of whom are
deceased, and have seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Ida Bellamore is a retired seamstress and Philip Bellamore
practices art as one of a few hand-drawn architectural draftsmen; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bellamore 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.Philip Bellamore 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. Philip Bellamore 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. Philip Bellamore upon the occasion of their
60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bellamore.