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

WHEREAS, Bob and Gloria Cardone of Bellmore, New York, were united in
marriage on November 13, 1965; their reception was at the Huntington
Town House and they honeymooned in Bermuda; and
WHEREAS, The couple celebrated their Golden Anniversary with a party
hosted by their children and held in their honor at the home of one of
their daughters in Bellmore with many friends and family members in
attendance; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three children, and the loving
grandparents of three grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Both originally from Brooklyn, Bob and Gloria met as children
during summers in Centereach; Bob retired in 2013 from his TV and elec-
tronics repair business in Rosedale, and Gloria is semiretired from
Tragar Fuel in Wantagh; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cardone 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. Bob Cardone 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. Bob Cardone 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. Bob Cardone 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. Bob Cardone.