LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kociecki upon
the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Stanley Kociecki and Stella Twaragowski were united in marriage
on January 26, 1946, at Assumption Catholic Church in Buffalo, New York;
the couple commemorated their 70th Wedding Anniversary at a party with
family and friends at the Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Machias in Machias, New York; and
WHEREAS, Stanley Kociecki served as a Sergeant in the United States
First Special Service Force in World War II; today, he is retired from
GM Powertrain Tonawanda Engine Plant, Tonawanda, New York; Irene
Kociecki is retired from L.L. Berger in the Town of Tonawanda; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children and the loving
grandparents of seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kociecki 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. Stanley Kociecki 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. Stanley Kociecki 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. Stanley Kociecki upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kociecki.