LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Francis Massimo upon
the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Raised in the Bronx, Gloria and Francis "Frank" Massimo were
united in marriage on February 25, 1946, on a United States naval base
in San Diego, California, where Frank was stationed after returning from
active duty during World War II; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from her position as a bookkeeper, Gloria
Massimo volunteered for 25 years at both the Henry Viscardi School and
Clark Botanic Garden; and
WHEREAS, After his retirement as a production engineer in 1984, Frank
Massimo began working at the North Hills Country Club until he retired
for the second time in 2009, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, and the loving
grandparents of two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Massimo 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. Francis Massimo 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. Francis Massimo 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. Francis Massimo upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Massimo.