LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stapleton
upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, F. Michael Stapleton and Kathleen D. DeLany were united in
marriage on May 5, 1962; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen D. DeLany is the daughter of the late Christine and
Thomas DeLany, and F. Michael Stapleton is the son of the late Francis
and Helen Stapleton; and
WHEREAS, Michael and Kathleen Stapleton are the proud parents of six
children, Maureen and Joseph DeChick, Karen and Nicholas D'Antonio,
Kathleen and Richard Gleason, Michael and Laura Stapleton, Sean Staple-
ton, and Colleen and Brian Lachance, and the loving grandparents of 14
grandchildren, Liam, Eleanor, Siobhan, Paul, Alex, Sebastian, Brendan,
Jacob, Richard III, Meghan, Patrick, Erin, Mary and Thomas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stapleton are and always have been a
tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their
family; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Cazenovia College, Kathleen Stapleton was
employed for many years at Owasco Abstract; she also volunteers her time
and energy to CHOICE and is responsible in getting the whole neighbor-
hood involved in caroling during the holidays; and
WHEREAS, The family cheerleader, Kathleen Stapleton was a member of
the Auburn Jayncees, enjoys teaching others to swim, and gathers the
family together for treasured summer outings on Wolfe Island; and
WHEREAS, Michael Stapleton is a graduate of College of Holy Cross; he
is retired as President of both Auburn Savings Bank and Cortland Savings
Bank; and
WHEREAS, Currently, he is a member and a Financial Advisor to the
prestigious Investment Barons Club; and a Board member of both SCORE and
the Cortland Hospital Foundation; 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, Longtime parishioners of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church of
Cortland, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stapleton 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 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, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stapleton 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 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stapleton 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 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stapleton.