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

WHEREAS, Ellen and Gerald Sullivan were united in marriage on May 29,
1965, at St. Joseph's Church in Astoria, New York; the couple will cele-
brate this momentous occasion by renewing their vows at St. Patrick's
Cathedral on Saturday, June 20, 2015; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of eight children, Helen, Teresa,
Kevin, Laura, Brendan, Marian, Reverend Paul, and Stephen, and have 22
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sullivan 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, Ellen Biggins Sullivan was born in Mayo, Ireland and immi-
grated to the United States in 1958; Gerald attended Baruch College and
was a Corporal in the Korean War serving as a Medic at Walter Reed Army
Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, The loving couple met at a dance in Manhattan in 1963, and
have lived in Monroe since 1970 where they raised their family; Ellen
worked for Seaman's Bank until she retired to raise her children, and
Gerald is retired from the New York State Supreme Court where he was a
Senior Court Clerk; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sullivan 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. Gerald Sullivan 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. Gerald Sullivan 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. Gerald Sullivan.