2009-J1350
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John and Margaret Koreman upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary
WHEREAS, John and Margaret Koreman were united in marriage on December
29, 1958, in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Brian Koreman, John Koreman,
and Christine and Douglas Childrose; they also have six grandchildren,
Haley, Gabrielle, Eileen, Kaleigh, MacKenzie, and Paige; and
WHEREAS, John and Margaret Koreman 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, John W. Koreman worked in the millwork building materials
industry for 46 years, having retired from General Millwork, Inc. as
their top salesman; Margaret Koreman worked for the City of Albany,
retiring from the Department of General Services after 34 years; and
WHEREAS, John and Margaret Koreman 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 a result of the love, hard work
and spirit that 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, John and Margaret Koreman 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 mile-
stone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an occa-
sion 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 John and Margaret Koreman upon the occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John and Margaret Koreman.