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

WHEREAS, Paul Vitale and Gloria Hyrock were united in marriage on June
27, 1964 at S.S. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Auburn, New
York, with Father John Nacca and Father Oshtas officiating; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, Ben John Vitale
and Julie Marie Leone, and the loving grandparents of seven grandchil-
dren, Giovanni Paulo, Mitchell Paul, Mason, Salvatore, Marcellina, Jose-
phina, and Miley; and
WHEREAS, Paul Vitale is the son of Benedetto and Giuseppina Vitale;
and
WHEREAS, Gloria Vitale is the daughter of John and Julia Hyrock; and
WHEREAS, Paul and Gloria 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, Paul and Gloria 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, Paul and Gloria 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 Paul and Gloria Vitale 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. Paul Vitale.