LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. John Rizzo upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, John Rizzo and Susan Borowiak were united in marriage on May 6,
1965, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with
an Open House held in their honor and hosted by their family; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, and the loving
grandparents of three grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Rizzo 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, John Rizzo is retired from Bethlehem Steel and New York Thru-
way Authority; and
WHEREAS, Susan Rizzo is retired from the outpatient billing department
at Erie County Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. John Rizzo 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 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. John Rizzo have touched the lives of their fami-
ly 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. John Rizzo upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. John Rizzo.