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J163Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor 67th Anniversary Couple

Official title

“Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benedetto upon the occasion of celebrating their 67th Wedding Anniversary”

Sponsor Patty RitchieSD-48
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benedetto on the occasion of their 67th wedding anniversary.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of long-term commitment and partnership. By honoring a 67-year marriage, the resolution underscores the significance of dedication, mutual support, and perseverance in personal relationships, which can inspire others in the community.

  2. Recognizes contributions to labor and community service. The Benedettos’ histories as union representatives and active employees reflect the importance of work, advocacy, and civic engagement, celebrating the impact of individuals on their workplaces and broader society.

  3. Emphasizes the role of family and traditional values. The resolution acknowledges the couple’s influence on their family and community, presenting their life together as a model of unity, citizenship, and public-mindedness, reinforcing ideals that are often valued in society.

  4. Serves as a public record of appreciation. By placing their story in the legislative record, the resolution not only honors the Benedettos personally but also preserves their example for future generations, promoting the celebration of lasting marriages and ethical living.

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Honor 67th Anniversary Couple

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Patty Ritchie

Senator · Senate District 48

Chair, Agriculture

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 163 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benedetto upon the occasion of celebrating their 67th Wedding Anniversary WHEREAS, Fred Benedetto and Katherine Scordo were married on

September 17, 1949, at St. Anthony's Church in Watertown, New York, celebrating 67 years of marriage on September 17, 2016; and WHEREAS, Fred Benedetto served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1944 until 1946; and WHEREAS, He was employed as a journeyman toolmaker for New York Air Brake and was a former Director and Labor Representative of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District

137; and WHEREAS, Katherine Benedetto was employed by the New York Telephone Company until 1983 and is a former President of the Telephone Traffic Union, Upstate New York; and WHEREAS, In their retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benedetto enjoy traveling and… Show all

137; and WHEREAS, Katherine Benedetto was employed by the New York Telephone Company until 1983 and is a former President of the Telephone Traffic Union, Upstate New York; and WHEREAS, In their retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benedetto enjoy traveling and gardening; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benedetto 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. Fred Benedetto 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. Fred Benedetto 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 sense 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. Fred Benedetto upon the occasion of celebrating their 67th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benedetto.

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