LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Boccio upon
the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Boccio of Lindenhurst, New York, were
united in marriage on February 20, 1949; they joyously celebrated their
60th Wedding Anniversary on February 21, 2009, with a dinner at the
Sonora Grill in Holtsville, followed by another celebration at their son
Andrew's house; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four sons and have four daught-
ers-in-law and 11 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Boccio is a United States Marine Corps veteran of
World War II and a movie buff; Anna Boccio loves playing bingo at the
Rainbow Center in Lindenhurst, knitting blankets and baby sweater sets,
and baking cookies; and
WHEREAS, Vincent and Anna Boccio 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, Vincent and Anna Boccio 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 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, Vincent and Anna Boccio have touched the lives of their fami-
ly 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 Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Boccio 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 Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Boccio.