LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Reverends Harry and Linda Vanag-
er upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Reverends Harry and Linda Vanager were united in marriage on
April 17, 1965, in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a
trip to Mystic Seaport in Connecticut, and have plans to go on a cruise;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of seven children, the loving
grandparents of eight grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Reverends Harry and Linda Vanager 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, Reverend Harry Vanager, an Associate Minister, is a Mosquito
Control Inspector for the Nassau County Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Linda Vanager retired from the New York City Human
Resources Administration, and is the Pastor of Hood African Methodist
Episcopal Zion Church in Oyster Bay; and
WHEREAS, Reverends Harry and Linda Vanager 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 that 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, Reverends Harry and Linda Vanager 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 Reverends Harry and Linda Vanager 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 Reverends Harry and Linda Vanager.