LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Jack Messina upon the
occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Jack and Margaret Messina were united in marriage on May 29,
1955; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary by
renewing their vows at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Massapequa Park
with many family members and friends in attendance; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, and the loving
grandparents of six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Messina 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, Jack Messina retired from the United States Merchant Marine
Academy and Margaret Messina from Arrow Electronics; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Messina, who enjoy spending time with their
grandchildren, watching the Yankees, listening to Frank Sinatra and
cooking, 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. Jack Messina 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. Jack Messina upon the occasion of celebrating
their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Messina.