Senate Resolution No. 3241

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rosiczkowski upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th 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. Gary Rosiczkowski upon the occasion of celebrating their
50th Wedding Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Gary Rosiczkowski and the former Elaine M. Pominville of
Turin, New York, were united in marriage on June 13, 1970, at St.
Stephen's Church, Croghan, New York; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two daughters, and the loving
grandparents of two granddaughters; and

WHEREAS, After purchasing a dairy farm on Lee Road in Turin, Gary
and Elaine Rosiczkowski spent time and effort on improvements and
expansions as they farmed together for over 40 years; while farming,
they were recognized as Outstanding Young Farmers in 1978 and
Outstanding Senior Farmers in 2013; and

WHEREAS, Gary Rosiczkowski continues to help his daughter and
son-in-law with their farm, while Elaine is employed at Nortz & Virkler
Ford dealership in Lowville, New York; together the couple have owned
and operated The Roz Bed and Breakfast for more than a decade; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rosiczkowski have been called upon to
contribute their time and talents to countless civic and charitable
endeavors and have always given of themselves unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Gary and Elaine Rosiczkowski have been
active in many community organizations including over 25 years as 4-H
leaders, caring for the Lewis County Dairy Industry Building, and
running the annual Cheese Auction to raise money for local youth
involved in agriculture; they are also both members of St. Hedwig's
Catholic Church in Houseville, New York; 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. Gary Rosiczkowski 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

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. Gary Rosiczkowski 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 custom 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. Gary Rosiczkowski 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. Gary Rosiczkowski.