LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wartko upon the
occasion of celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Paul Wartko and the former Mary McMahon were united in marriage
on January 7, 1961, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Buffalo, New
York; the couple celebrated this momentous occasion with a liturgy at
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Tonawanda; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five children and have nine
grandchildren as well as two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wartko are and always have been a tower of
strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
WHEREAS, Paul Wartko is a retired fire equipment operator for Chevro-
let Motor Plant in Tonawanda, and Mary is a retired teacher and reading
specialist for the Buffalo Public Schools; 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. Paul Wartko 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. Paul Wartko 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. Paul Wartko upon the occasion of celebrating
their 55th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wartko.