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J235Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Stefankos' 60th Anniversary

Official title

“Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stefanko upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary”

Sponsor Chris JacobsSD-60
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stefanko on their 60th wedding anniversary and honors their lifelong commitment.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes the value of long-term commitment and stability. by highlighting a 60-year marriage, which can serve as an inspiration and model for families and communities.

  2. Emphasizes the importance of family and community values. , noting the Stefankos’ roles as parents, grandparents, and community members who have fostered close-knit, supportive relationships.

  3. Demonstrates the legislature’s role in uplifting and memorializing positive examples. of citizenship, hard work, and dedication to human values, reinforcing societal ideals through public acknowledgment.

  4. Encourages intergenerational transmission of values. by celebrating how the couple’s dedication and character have influenced not just their family but also their broader social circles.

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Honor Stefankos' 60th Anniversary

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Chris Jacobs

Senator · Senate District 60

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History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 235 BY: Senator JACOBS CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stefanko upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th 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. Richard Stefanko upon the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary celebrated on August 18, 2016; and WHEREAS, Richard and Esther Stefanko were united in marriage on

August 18, 1956, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Rochester, New York; and WHEREAS, Richard Stefanko is a retired heavy repairman at General Motors in Buffalo, New York; Esther is a self-employed reflexologist in Tonawanda, New York; and WHEREAS,… Show all

August 18, 1956, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Rochester, New York; and WHEREAS, Richard Stefanko is a retired heavy repairman at General Motors in Buffalo, New York; Esther is a self-employed reflexologist in Tonawanda, New York; and WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children and the loving grandparents of five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stefanko 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. Richard Stefanko 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. Richard Stefanko 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. Richard Stefanko upon the occasion of celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stefanko.

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