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

WHEREAS, Eleanor and Richard Ryan were united in marriage on January 22,
1966, at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, Bronx, New York; the couple
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a renewal of their vows
at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, Massapequa, New York,
followed by a reception held in their honor at The Milleridge Cottage,
Jericho, New York; and
WHEREAS, Richard Ryan retired from both the New York City Police
Department and the United States Army Reserve; Eleanor Ryan, affection-
ately known as Nonie, held the position of Chief Pediatric Occupational
Therapist at Western Suffolk BOCES; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Massapequa Park, New York, for 45 years, they
are the proud parents of three children, and the loving grandparents of
nine grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ryan 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. Richard Ryan 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. Richard Ryan 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. Richard Ryan 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 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ryan.