LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Joseph and Frances Podnorszki upon
the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Joseph and Frances Podnorszki were united in marriage on Janu-
ary 31, 1959, at the First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls by the
late Reverend William Montgomery; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on
Friday, January 30, 2009, at a party hosted by their children; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Teri and John Gay, Joe
Podnorszki, Stephen and Heidi Podnorszki and Tracy and Christian
Hanchett, and have four grandchildren, Benson, Viggo, Marshall and
Kimberly; and
WHEREAS, Joseph and Frances Podnorszki 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, Joseph Podnorszki was born in Szekesferhevar, Hungary, and
immigrated to the United States in 1956, settling in the Glens Falls
area; Frances Podnorszki was born and raised in Glens Falls, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph and Frances Podnorszki, who recently retired, owned
and operated Joe Podnorszki Nursery and Landscaping in Queensbury for 40
years; together, they enjoy vacationing in Aruba, as well as hiking and
spending time at their cabin in the Adirondacks; and
WHEREAS, Joseph and Frances Podnorszki 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, Joseph and Frances Podnorszki 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 Joseph and Frances Podnorszki 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 Joseph and Frances Podnorszki.