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This resolution congratulates Maureen and Jack Fecio on their 50th wedding anniversary and honors their community contributions.
Why it matters
Highlights the impact of community involvement. The resolution specifically recognizes Maureen and Jack Fecio’s decades-long leadership in the Belfast Summer Relief Program, which brought over 1,800 children from Northern Ireland to Western New York, fostering cross-cultural understanding and peace-building.
Underscores the value of enduring partnerships. By honoring a 50-year marriage, the resolution sets forth an example of stability, resilience, and mutual support, which may inspire others to value and invest in long-term relationships.
Celebrates local heritage and contributions. The Fecios’ engagement with Irish heritage organizations and receipt of multiple community awards showcases the importance of cultural preservation and service, reinforcing the role individuals can play in strengthening community bonds.
Signals legislative appreciation of civic role models. The public acknowledgment by the Senate encourages broader recognition of everyday citizens whose sustained dedication and compassion positively shape their communities.
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Honor Fecios’ 50th Anniversary
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- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 2391 BY: Senator KENNEDY CONGRATULATING Maureen and Jack Fecio 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… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 2391 BY: Senator KENNEDY CONGRATULATING Maureen and Jack Fecio 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 Maureen and Jack Fecio upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and WHEREAS, Maureen and Jack Fecio are and always have been a tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family; and WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, Jennifer and John, and the loving grandparents of two grandchildren, Maeve and Madeline; and WHEREAS, Maureen and Jack Fecio through their commitment to community, are involved with the Belfast Summer Relief Program, becoming co-directors of the program in the early 1990s; through 40 years of the program's existence, over 1,800 children from both Belfast and Derry, Northern Ireland, were given the opportunity to enjoy a six-week holiday, staying with host families in Western New York; and WHEREAS, Working as a true team, Maureen and Jack Fecio have left their mark on Irish heritage in Western New York, and their work has been recognized by many esteemed organizations including: Amherst Gaelic League, Buffalo Niagara Community Service Award, Trocaire College Reflections Award, K of E/D of E Heritage Award, and Goin' South; and WHEREAS, Maureen and Jack Fecio 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 Maureen and Jack Fecio upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Maureen and Jack Fecio.
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