Senate Resolution No. 205

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Abone upon the
occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, Anthony A. Abone and Rosemarie Puleo were united in
marriage on October 20, 1956 in St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church in
Frankfort, New York; they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with
a party hosted by one of their sons and his wife on Saturday, October
15, 2016; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Joe (Susan) Abone
and Tony (Terry) Abone Jr., and the loving grandparents of six
grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Abone worked for the former Griffiss Air Force Base
for 35 years, retiring in 1988, and Rosemarie Abone is employed as the
office manager at her son's Re/Max All-Pro Realty office; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Abone of Rome, New York, 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. Anthony Abone 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. Anthony Abone 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
milestone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an
occasion 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. Anthony Abone upon the occasion of celebrating
their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Abone.