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This resolution congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Paul McManaman on their 70th wedding anniversary and honors their lifelong commitment.
Why it matters
Highlights the significance of long-term commitment and family values. , using the McManamans’ marriage as a model of stability, love, and dedication that legislators consider worthy of public recognition.
Underscores the couple’s contributions to their community and country. , noting Paul McManaman’s military service and both spouses’ decades-long careers, which reflect values of hard work and civic responsibility.
Affirms the importance of honoring positive role models. , suggesting that such public acknowledgments can inspire others to emulate qualities like devotion, support, and community engagement.
Reinforces the connection between family strength and societal well-being. , implying that families like the McManamans promote ideals—such as citizenship and public-mindedness—that benefit the broader community.
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Honor 70th Wedding Anniversary
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Senate Resolution No. 4501 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Paul McManaman upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary WHEREAS, Paul McManaman and Thelma Van Gordon were united in marriage on April 3, 1948, at the Church of… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 4501 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Paul McManaman upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary WHEREAS, Paul McManaman and Thelma Van Gordon were united in marriage on April 3, 1948, at the Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Watertown, New York; and WHEREAS, They celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary with a family dinner on April 3, 2018; and WHEREAS, Paul McManaman joined the United States Army and served in the Philippines; in 1946, he was honorably discharged; and WHEREAS, For 38 years, Paul McManaman worked for the Champion International Corporation in Deferiet (formerly the St. Regis Paper Company); and WHEREAS, Thelma McManaman is a former Sears employee, retiring in
2000 after 20 years of service; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Paul McManaman are the proud parents of seven children, Sandra, Cathy, Debbie, Joanne, Teresa, Paula and Paul, and the loving grandparents of 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS,… Show allHide
2000 after 20 years of service; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Paul McManaman are the proud parents of seven children, Sandra, Cathy, Debbie, Joanne, Teresa, Paula and Paul, and the loving grandparents of 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Paul McManaman have remained active members of Sacred Heart Church where they were married and enjoy spending time with their family; 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. Paul McManaman 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. Paul McManaman 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. Paul McManaman upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Paul McManaman.
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