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LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Green upon the
occasion of celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, Nona and Irwin Green of Seaford, New York, were united in
marriage on September 12, 1957; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children and have seven
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Irwin Green is a retired Vice President of Sales and current-
ly volunteers with the Theodore Roosevelt Council of Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Nona Green retired from Long Island Savings Bank as an
accounts supervisor and is currently the owner of Unique Afghans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Green 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. Irwin Green 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. Irwin Green 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. Irwin Green upon the occasion of celebrating
their 55th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Green.