Senate Resolution No. 2743

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rondinelli upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pride 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. Arthur Rondinelli upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary; the couple celebrated this momentous occasion on January
10, 2020, at the Polish Home, Rome, New York; and

WHEREAS, Arthur and Fran Rondinelli were united in marriage on
January 10, 1970, at St. John the Baptist Church in Rome, New York; and

WHEREAS, Both graduates of Rome Free Academy, Arthur Rondinelli was
a member of the Class of 1966, and Fran Rondinelli was a part of the
Class of 1968; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Rondinelli worked at Revere Cooper and Brass in
Rome, New York, before taking a job at the Fairfax Water Authority where
he retired; after his retirement, Arthur Rondinelli went on to work for
the Turning Stone Casino for another 10 years; and

WHEREAS, Fran Rondinelli worked at a daycare, nurturing and
developing the minds of our youth; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two daughters, Heather and
Maria; and the loving grandparents of five grandchildren, Morgan,
Austin, Logan, Sam, and Nick; and

WHEREAS, Arthur and Fran Rondinelli enjoy spending time with their
grandchildren, attending dance competitions, recitals, basketball games,
and sneaking in time at the casino together; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rondinelli 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. Arthur Rondinelli 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 doing so, have inspired others to do the same; and

WHEREAS, This meaningful occasion is the result of the love, hard
word and spirit this couple have 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. Arthur Rondinelli 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. Arthur Rondinelli upon the occasion of
celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

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