LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Alex Raso upon the
occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Alex and Sarah Raso were united in marriage on May 16, 1948, a
day with heavy rain which the couple believes has brought them years of
good fortune; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, and the loving
grandparents of nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Raso 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, Sarah Raso is retired from the Wantagh Library, and Alex Raso
is retired from his own business and today, enjoys helping his son in
his auto shop; and
WHEREAS, Both avid New York baseball fans, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Raso 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. Alex Raso 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. Alex Raso upon the occasion of their 65th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Raso.