LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Surace upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Samuel Surace and Joyce Dubrey were united in marriage on May
23, 1964, at St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora, New York, with the Rever-
end Francis Kearns officiating; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Surace, residents of Watertown, New York, cele-
brated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with their family on May 16, 2014,
at Sboro's Restaurant in Watertown; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Surace, a graduate of Watertown High School, served in
the United States Air Force for four years; he was employed by the City
of Watertown Department of Public Works until his retirement in 1991;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Surace enjoys hunting and fishing; he is a ham radio
operator and a member of the American Legion; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Surace graduated from Ellenburg Central School in 1958,
and from North Country Oncology in 1961; she is a lay minister at Holy
Family Church and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Surace both enjoy walking; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Surace 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. Surace 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. Surace 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. Samuel Surace 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. Samuel Surace.