LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. James M. Crescenzi
upon the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Angela and James M. Crescenzi were united in marriage on Febru-
ary 15, 1964, at Holy Family Catholic Church, with The Reverend Nelson
J. Sholette officiating; and
WHEREAS, Angela Crescenzi, the daughter of the late Samuel and Lillian
Anzalone, graduated from Watertown High School in 1963, and worked as a
health aide within the Watertown School System; and
WHEREAS, After receiving her residential real estate license, Angela
Crescenzi worked for 30 years as a real estate agent; she was also a
long-term member of the Beta Sigma Phi women's sorority; and
WHEREAS, James M. Crescenzi, the son of the late Frank and Beatrice
Crescenzi, graduated from Watertown High School in 1961, and served his
country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966;
and
WHEREAS, He attended Jefferson Community College and completed the
American Transportation Association's course in modern transportation
management; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, James M. Crescenzi was
Director of Sales for more than 25 years at Walsh Trucking Service in
Massena, New York, and worked for SGT Trucking for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, An active member in his community, James M. Crescenzi is a
member of the Italian-American Civic Association, the Elks Club, and the
Syracuse Transportation Club, as well as the past president of the
Northern New York Transportation Club; and
WHEREAS, Together, they enjoy spending time with their grandchildren
at their summer home in Sackets Harbor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Crescenzi 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. James M. Crescenzi have lived and continue to
live their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demon-
strating 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, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Crescenzi 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. James M. Crescenzi upon the occasion of cele-
brating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. James M. Crescenzi.