Assembly Resolution No. 710

BY: M. of A. Santabarbara

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Nicastro
upon the occasion of celebrating their 70th 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. Salvatore Nicastro upon the occasion of their 70th Wedding
Anniversary, celebrated with a party in their honor on Sunday, June 4,
2023; and

WHEREAS, Salvatore "Sam" and Angeline "Angie" Nicastro were united
in marriage on June 6, 1953, at the 10am Mass at Immaculate Conception
Church in Schenectady, New York; and

WHEREAS, Salvatore Nicastro proudly served his country as a member
of the United States Navy during the Korean War; he was honorably
discharged in February of 1954; during this time the couple moved into
their home at the edge of Schenectady, which was originally built by
Sam's family, and where they continues to reside today; and

WHEREAS, Both from the City of Schenectady, Salvatore Nicastro
attended Nott Terrace High School, and Angeline went to Mont Pleasant
High School, where she was on the committee for the first dance of the
school year and hired a seven-piece band to play; Sam played tenor
saxophone in the band, and the rest is history; and

WHEREAS, Angeline Nicastro began working at Ellis Hospital as an
administrative secretary in 1962, and remained for 22 years; Salvatore
worked for 23 years as a tool crib attendant, responsible for the
supplies and tools at Condec, a company which built things such as
amphibious boats and tanker trucks for the military; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Nicastro 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 four children, Michael,
David, Michael and Paul, as well as their spouses, and the loving
grandparents of nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and four
great-grandchildren; 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. Salvatore Nicastro 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 doing so, 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. Salvatore Nicastro 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. Salvatore Nicastro 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. Salvatore Nicastro.