LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Purtell upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on February
5, 2016

WHEREAS, Joseph and Jutta Purtell were united in marriage on February 5,
1966, at St. Peter and Paul Church in Bronx, New York; Vincent Purtell
served as Best Man, and Theresa Purtell as Maid of Honor; Luise Biskup,
Heidi Biskup, Rose Macom, and Patty Poehner were Flower Girls, and Anton
Poehner escorted his sister, Jutta, during the wedding; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of eight loving children, Bryan,
Michael, Christine, William, Kimberly, Heide, Shawn, and AnnaMarie, and
the loving grandparents of 16 wonderful grandchildren, Brandon, Hans,
Emily, Colin, Emma, Lucas, Bridget, Jacob, Cooper, Michael, Tucker,
Abigail, Liam, Jackson, Madeline, and Lincoln; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Purtell are and always have been a tower
of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph Purtell proudly served his country as a member of the
United States Marine Corps for two years, and served in the United
States Air Force for 24 years; he was also a Finance and Accounting
Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Jutta Purtell taught as a Kindergarten Assistant at Northside
Elementary School, and opened Mrs. Tell's Daycare; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed couple have been called upon to contribute
their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and
have always given of themselves unstintingly; they are both active
members and Eucharistic Ministers at St. Augustine's Parish, and volun-
teer with many organizations and programs, including the Knights of
Columbus, Ecumenical Choir Concerts, Crafters for Charity, and St.
Vincent De Paul Thrift Store; 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 Purtell 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, 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 Purtell 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. Joseph Purtell.