LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Polhill, Sr.
upon the occasion of celebrating their 64th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Evelyn Marie Polhill and Stanley Polhill, Sr. were united in
marriage on March 21, 1952; and
WHEREAS, Lifelong residents of Brooklyn, New York, Evelyn Marie and
Stanley Polhill have known each other since they were 11 years old; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Westinghouse High School, Stanley Polhill, Sr.
proudly served his country as a member of the United States Military;
after his discharge, he served as a Narcotic Corrections Officer for
numerous years until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Marie Polhill earned her degree from Brooklyn College;
after graduation, she was employed with the Port Authority of New York
and New Jersey for many years; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the analysis department, Evelyn Marie Polhill
was proud of the role she played in the landing of the supersonic SST at
JFK Airport, the building of the Twin Towers in lower Manhattan, and the
first Black History Month celebrations that were held in the World Trade
Center rotunda in February of 1978; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children and the loving
grandparents of one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Polhill, Sr. 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. Stanley Polhill, Sr. 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
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. Stanley Polhill, Sr. 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. Stanley Polhill, Sr. upon the occasion of
celebrating their 64th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Polhill, Sr.