LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Fachko upon
the occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Stephan Fachko and Louise Meka were united in marriage on Janu-
ary 28, 1950, at St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple joyously marked the auspicious occasion of their
65th Wedding Anniversary this year with a family dinner, reflecting on
many fond memories of their history together; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children and have seven
grandchildren as well as seven great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Fachko 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. Stephan Fachko 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, Stephan Fachko retired from Erie Railroad, later known as
Conrail, where he served as a train inspector/mechanic for 36 years;
Louise is a member of Home Bureau; 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. Stephan Fachko 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. Stephan Fachko upon the occasion of their 65th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Fachko.