LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bach upon the
occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Peter and Alice (nee Maloney) Bach were united in marriage on
September 5, 1953, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Goshen,
New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to congratulate Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Bach upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniver-
sary; this remarkable milestone was feted at a dinner with family and
friends, including their Best Man, John Bach Sr., at Delancey's Restau-
rant in Goshen; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bach are lifelong residents of Goshen; he
is retired from Local 445, and she is retired from the Office of the
District Attorney, Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bach are, and always have been, a tower of
strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of six children: Tina (Martin)
Bast, Beth (Jacob) Klein, Patricia Howe, Michael (Perri) Bach, Kelly
Walsh, and Lisa (Mark) Putkowski, and the loving grandparents of 13
grandchildren: John, Rebekah, Lauren, Emily, Sarah, Jacob, Elijah,
Trent, Bryce, Ethan, Emma, Leah, and Andrew; 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. Peter Bach 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. Peter Bach have touched the lives of their fami-
ly 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 Bach upon the occasion of celebrating
their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bach.