2017-J5727

Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Lofrese, Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

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2017-J5727



Senate Resolution No. 5727

BY: Senator BONACIC

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Lofrese, Sr.
upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in paying
tribute to those flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time
to serve as a paradigm for present and future generations; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Lofrese, Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating
their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Louis and Colleen were united in marriage on May 25, 1948,
at St. Joseph's Church; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary couple built their home and raised seven
children while still managing to enjoy skiing in the winters, traveling
around the world to faraway places, including Russia, China and Europe,
and cheering on the New York Giants; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of seven children, and the
loving grandparents of 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Lofrese, Sr. are and always have been
a tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their
family; and

WHEREAS, Their devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness to
their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and
tradition; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Lofrese, Sr. 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. Louis A. Lofrese, Sr. 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 practice 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. Louis A. Lofrese, Sr. upon the occasion of
celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Lofrese, Sr.

actions

  • 08 / Jun / 2018
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 12 / Jun / 2018
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 12 / Jun / 2018
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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