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

WHEREAS, Henry Pecori and Domenica Romeo were united in marriage on
April 9, 1961, at the Church of Santa Maria della Cattolica in Reggio in
Calabria, Italy; and
WHEREAS, Henry Pecori retired from the United States Navy in 1967,
after 21 years of service; he is a member of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 1400, and American Legion Post 61 in Watertown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Domenica Pecori earned a degree in elementary education while
in Italy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pecori owned and operated Pecori's Limer-
ick Hotel for 49 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pecori are the proud parents of four chil-
dren, Lisa, Frances, Andrew and Henry P., and the loving grandparents of
two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, They 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. Henry Pecori 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. Henry Pecori 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. Henry Pecori upon the occasion of celebrating
their 55th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pecori.