LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. George Stockerl upon
the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Patricia and George Stockerl of Bellmore, New York, were united
in marriage on February 5, 1955; the couple celebrated this momentous
occasion at Jani Restaurant in Wantagh, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children and have eight
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. George Stockerl 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. George Stockerl 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, George Stockerl honorably served the United States as a
member of the Naval Air Reserve; he retired from AIL Systems, and is
currently a Eucharistic Minister at St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church
in Bellmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Stockerl retired after a long distinguished career
with the Bellmore/Merrick School District; and
WHEREAS, This meaningful occasion is the result of the love, hard work
and spirit that 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. George Stockerl 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. George Stockerl upon the occasion of their
60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. George Stockerl.