Honor 60th Wedding Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 4150 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Louis Diakos 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. Louis Diakos upon the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary; this momentous occasion was celebrated with an artoclasia prayer service at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Buffalo, New York, as well as with a family dinner at the location where the couple became engaged; and WHEREAS, Louis Diakos and the former Deanna Doerr were united in marriage on January 26, 1958, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Buffalo, New York; and WHEREAS, A retired painter, Louis Diakos served as a radarman in the United States Navy, and is a past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Posts; Deanna Diakos is a certified master cruise counsellor as well as the owner and operator of Friend Ship Travel; and WHEREAS, In their spare time, Louis enjoys collecting military photos, and Deanna loves to cook; they are the proud parents of two children; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Diakos 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. Louis Diakos 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. Louis Diakos 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. Louis Diakos 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. Louis Diakos.