LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joel Kenneth Re upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Joel Kenneth and Jan Christina Re were united in marriage on
July 31, 1965, at Saint Andrew's Roman Catholic Church in Kenmore, New
York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three loving children, Brian
(Anita), Timothy (Anne Marie) and Melanie (Steve) and have six beautiful
grandchildren, Alexander, Zachary, Victoria, Harrison, Beckett and
Harper; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Kenneth Re are and always have been a tower
of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
WHEREAS, Joel Kenneth Re retired as a mechanical/electrical engineer
after nearly five decades in the field; Jan Christina Re is retired from
the Amherst Center for Senior Services; 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. Joel Kenneth Re 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. Joel Kenneth Re 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. Joel Kenneth Re 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. Joel Kenneth Re.