Senate Resolution No. 272

BY: Senator JACOBS

CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. George Antholzner upon
the occasion of celebrating their 65th 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. George Antholzner upon the occasion of their 65th Wedding
Anniversary; the couple celebrated this momentous occasion with a
special dinner with their family; and

WHEREAS, George Antholzner and Zita Nebrich were united in marriage
on July 25, 1951, in Buffalo, New York; and

WHEREAS, George Antholzner is a retired chemical analyst for the
former Dupont chemical plant in Niagara Falls, and Zita is retired as
the longest serving volunteer at Roswell Park Cancer Institute after 36
years; they are the proud parents of nine children and the loving
grandparents of 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. George Antholzner are and always have been a
tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their
family; 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. George Antholzner 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. George Antholzner 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. George Antholzner upon the occasion of
celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. George Antholzner.