LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Parafinc-
zuk upon the occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Raymond F. Parafinczuk and Helen Camuza were united in marriage
on November 13, 1949, in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs Raymond F. Parafinczuk will joyously observe
their 65th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, November 29, 2014, with a
celebration held in their honor at Eagle Crest Senior Village, West
Seneca, New York: and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of five children, Raymond J.,
Gary, Carol McKenica, Susan Burns and Nancy Speser; and the loving
grandparents of 13 grandchildren: Becky, Katie, Justin, Jenna, John,
Trent, Elise, Stacey, Brett, Drew, Jackie, Arendt and Ariel, and eight
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Raymond and Helen met on a blind date set-up by Raymond's
sister, Adeline, who worked with Helen at the Electric Building in
Buffalo, New York; after a short courtship, the couple was married in "a
big, fat Greek wedding"; and
WHEREAS, Raymond F. Parafinczuk served in the United States Air Force
from 1943-1945; returning from his tour of duty he started working for
the New York Telephone Company, first in Orchard Park, New York, and
then for a brief time in Watervliet, New York; and
WHEREAS, After relocating back to Orchard Park, New York, and building
the family home in West Falls, New York, Raymond F. Parafinczuk began
his 35-year career at Ford Motor Company -- Buffalo Stamping Plant as an
automation maintenance technician; he has always enjoyed nature, golf-
ing, hunting, fishing and telling stories; and
WHEREAS, Helen Camuza Parafinczuk attended business school in Buffalo,
New York, and worked for Grants Department Store; 20 years later, she
pursued her dream of becoming a registered nurse and graduated from
Empire State College, working for St. Joseph's Hospital and the Univer-
sity of Buffalo Student Health Center; she has enjoyed golfing, tennis,
traveling, Florida and baking Greek cookies; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Parafinczuk 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. Raymond F. Parafinczuk have lived and continue
to live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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, spirit and deep religious faith 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. Raymond F. Parafinczuk 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. Raymond F. Parafinczuk upon the occasion of
celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Parafinczuk.