LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shambo upon
the occasion of celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Joseph Shambo and Margaret "Peg" Hannah were united in marriage
on August 9, 1958, at St. John's Catholic Church in Oswego, New York,
with the Reverend Harold Quinn officiating; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shambo, residents of West Carthage, New
York, celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary with a family party held
in their honor on August 10, 2013, at Cavallario's Restaurant in
Alexandria Bay, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shambo are both graduates of Oswego High
School and active members of St. James Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Shambo served his country as a member of the United
States Army in Korea from 1953 to 1955; he was employed by the Carrier
Corporation and then attended State Teachers College, graduating in 1962
with a bachelor's degree in industrial arts education and a master's
degree in counseling; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Shambo taught industrial arts at Carthage Central
School from 1962 until his retirement in 1991; and
WHEREAS, Peg Shambo was employed at Marine Midland Bank from 1956 to
1962, and was a dedicated homemaker; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shambo are the proud parents of four
children, Thomas, Susan, Mary Beth, and the late Joseph, Jr., and the
loving grandparents of nine grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shambo 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, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shambo 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, They have passed these same values 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. Joseph Shambo 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. Joseph Shambo upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 55th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shambo.