LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Maloney, Jr.
upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Sharon and Stephen Maloney, Jr. were united in marriage on
September 14, 1963, at St. Patrick's Church in Madison, Wisconsin, with
The Father Francis E. Doherty officiating; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two daughters, Susan and Sheri,
and the loving grandparents of seven grandchildren, as well as one
great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Maloney, the daughter of the late Earle Lenox, gradu-
ated from Soldiers Grove High School; she attended nursing school in
Madison, Wisconsin, earning a degree in licensed practical nursing; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Maloney, Jr., the son of the late Stephen and Nora
Maloney, attended Boys High School in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, He served his country as a member of the United States Air
Force, retiring after 24 years; he also served at Wheeler-Sack Army
Field as Base Operations Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Maloney, Jr. 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. Stephen Maloney, Jr. have lived and continue to
live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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. Stephen Maloney, Jr. 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. Stephen Maloney, Jr. upon the occasion of
celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Maloney, Jr.