2021-J1116

Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Louis DeMatteo upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

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2021-J1116



Senate Resolution No. 1116

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Louis DeMatteo upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in paying
tribute to flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time and
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 DeMatteo upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary, to be celebrated with a surprise party in their honor on
Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Copper City Brewing Company in Rome, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Louis DeMatteo and the former Jacqueline Groff were united
in marriage on July 3, 1971, in Rome, New York; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two daughters, Valentina
(Travis) and Victoria (Edward), and the loving grandparents of four
grandchildren, Raegan, Kennedy, Troy and Viviana; and

WHEREAS, Born and raised in Rome, New York, Louis and Jacqueline
DeMatteo both worked at Griffiss Air Force Base, retiring in 1996; the
couple now enjoys traveling a number of times a year to visit their
beloved grandchildren in North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Louis DeMatteo 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 DeMatteo 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 a tremendous
amount of love, hard work and spirit this couple has invested in their
marriage; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Louis DeMatteo have passed these same values
on to their loved ones, thus 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 DeMatteo 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 DeMatteo 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. Louis DeMatteo.

actions

  • 03 / Jun / 2021
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 08 / Jun / 2021
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 08 / Jun / 2021
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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