LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Leopold and Catherine Badolato of
Monroe, New York, upon the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Leopold C. Badolato and the former Catherine Colangelo were
united in marriage on October 29, 1949, in Mount Carmel Church in the
Bronx; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Charles James and
David Jerome; and
WHEREAS, A World War II veteran, Leopold Badolato faithfully served
his country again during the Korean War; upon his return, he worked for
the United States Post Office, a job he proudly held for nearly 40
years; and
WHEREAS, An extraordinary homemaker, wife and mother, Catherine Bado-
lato did clerical work at several area hospitals after her children were
born to support the family; and
WHEREAS, Leopold and Catherine Badolato 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, Leopold and Catherine Badolato have lived and continue to
live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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 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, Leopold and Catherine Badolato 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 Leopold and Catherine Badolato upon the occasion of their
60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Leopold and Catherine Badolato.