LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kern upon the
occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Longtime residents of Valley Stream, New York, Herbert Freder-
ick Kern and the former Virginia Josephine Levay were united in marriage
on January 26, 1952; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of the late Ann and Jesse Levay, Virginia Jose-
phine Levay Kern was born in Queens on February 16, 1932 and worked for
the New York Telephone Company for 38 years; and
WHEREAS, The son of the late Elizabeth and Frederick Kern, Herbert
Frederick Kern was born in Germany on March 11, 1927; when he was three
years old, he came to America with his mother and brother; and
WHEREAS, Herbert Kern worked for the Incorporated Village of Valley
Stream for 36 years; he was instrumental in the construction of the
Valley Stream Pool, also known as Hendrickson Park, and was the Operator
and Foreman of the pool; and
WHEREAS, Herbert Kern has lived in his Valley Stream home for approxi-
mately 78 years and has joyfully shared it with Virginia since their
marriage 60 years ago; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of a daughter, Deborah Ann, and
have two grandsons, Charles and Kyle Avondet, and a great-granddaughter,
Ella Grace Avondet; and
WHEREAS, The year 2012 is a very special year for the Kerns; in addi-
tion to the celebration of their 60th Wedding Anniversary, Virginia Kern
will celebrate her 80th Birthday on February 16, 2012, and Herbert Kern
will celebrate his 85th Birthday on March 11, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Virginia and Herbert Kern 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, Virginia and Herbert Kern 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, 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, Virginia and Herbert Kern 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 mile-
stone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an occa-
sion 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. Herbert Kern upon the occasion of their 60th
Wedding Anniversary and the celebration of their special birthdays; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kern.