LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Albert Priebe upon
the occasion of celebrating their 73rd Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Albert and Wilda Priebe were united in marriage on April 8,
1943, during the Second World War; the couple met at Junior Prom in
Callicoon, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five children and have 12
grandchildren as well as 13 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Priebe are and always have been a tower
of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
WHEREAS, Originally from Youngsville, Albert Priebe served in the Air
Force during World War II as the Crew Chief and bombardier trainer in
Texas; he later had a band in North Branch that played the waltz, polka,
cha-cha, and the rumba; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in North Branch, Wilda Priebe worked in the
Remington Arms ammunition factory in Bridgeport, Connecticut making
bullets for the war, before serving as postmaster at the post office in
North Branch; 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. Albert Priebe 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. Albert Priebe 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. Albert Priebe upon the occasion of their 73rd
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Priebe.