LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John Kalinoglu upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, John and Rita Kalinoglu were united in marriage on November 25,
1962; the couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary at a party
with friends and family at The Coral House in Baldwin, New York; and
WHEREAS, John and Rita Kalinoglu 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 three children, and the loving
grandparents of seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, John and Rita Kalinoglu owned the Cow's Corner Deli in
Merrick, New York, serving the community for more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, John and Rita Kalinoglu 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, John and Rita Kalinoglu 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. John Kalinoglu upon the occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. John Kalinoglu.