2019-J329

Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James Ratka upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

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2019-J329



Senate Resolution No. 329

BY: Senator JACOBS

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. James Ratka 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 custom of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. James Ratka upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary; the couple celebrated their Golden Anniversary surrounded
by loved ones, with a party held in their honor at Russell's Steaks,
Chops and More in Lancaster, New York; and

WHEREAS, James Ratka and the former Mary Jane Chirico of Hamburg,
New York, were united in marriage on November 30, 1968, at Saint Florian
Catholic Church in Buffalo, New York; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, and the
loving grandparents of two grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Retired now, James Ratka had a long and prosperous career
as a Manager for National Fuel Gas Company; Mary Jane Ratka works as a
part-time Senior Account Clerk for Erie Community College; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James Ratka 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. James Ratka 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. James Ratka 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. James Ratka 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. James Ratka.

actions

  • 30 / Jan / 2019
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 05 / Feb / 2019
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 05 / Feb / 2019
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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