LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Joseph and Angela Berdar upon the
occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Joseph and Angela Berdar were united in marriage on October 19,
1958, at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Octo-
ber 19, 2008, at a luncheon for family and friends hosted by their chil-
dren at the Stockade Inn, Schenectady, New York; they also renewed their
wedding vows at a ceremony officiated by the Reverend Anthony J. Chiar-
amonte; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Karen Mills, Joseph Berdar,
Jr., and Lori and Chris Ross; they also have seven grandchildren, Cait-
lyn, Francesca, Jared, Justin, Cortnee, Ryan and Tyler; and
WHEREAS, Joseph and Angela Berdar 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 Berdar retired as a production control manager in
Administrative Data Services from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in
1996 after 39 years of distinguished service; Angela Berdar retired from
the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disa-
bilities as a benefits assistant in 2000 after 20 years of diligent
service; and
WHEREAS, Joseph and Angela Berdar 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, Joseph and Angela Berdar 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 Angela Berdar 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 Angela Berdar.