Senate Resolution No. 3217

BY: Senator JACOBS

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Argenio upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in paying
tribute to those flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time
to serve as a paradigm for present and future generations; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Argenio upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary; the couple celebrated this momentous occasion with a party
with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Argenio and the former Margaret Campbell were united
in marriage on September 2, 1967, at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church
in North Java, New York; and

WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children and the loving
grandparents of two grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Argenio retired as Principal of St. Gregory the
Great School and works as a Realtor for Century 21 Gold Standard Real
Estate Amherst; Margaret operated an in-home daycare center for 44
years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Argenio are and always have been a
tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their
family; and

WHEREAS, Their devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness to
their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and
tradition; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Argenio 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. Joseph Argenio 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
milestone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and


WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when an
occasion 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. Joseph Argenio upon the occasion of
celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Argenio.