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

WHEREAS, Joseph Collesano and Ann Marie Kahanick were united in marriage
on January 8, 1966, at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, West Seneca, New
York; the couple celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a family cele-
bration at Remington Tavern, North Tonawanda, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children and the loving
grandparents of one grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Together, the couple owned and operated Do It All
Construction Company, with Ann Marie Collesano serving as its Office
Manager and Bookkeeper; in addition, Joseph Collesano is a retired
Master Plumber; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Collesano 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, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Collesano 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. Joseph Collesano 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. Joseph Collesano upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Collesano.