Senate Resolution No. 2703
BY: Senator JACOBS
CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. David Kenny upon the
occasion of celebrating their 50th 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. David Kenny upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary; the couple celebrated their Golden Anniversary with a vow
renewal at Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, followed by dinner at the
Statler in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, David Kenny and the former Virginia Siegel were united in
marriage on December 5, 1969, at Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church in
Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, David Kenny is retired from Buffalo Color Corp; Virginia
Kenny is a retired school counselor for the Buffalo Board of Education;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of four children, and the loving
grandparents of seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. David Kenny 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. David Kenny 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 doing
so, 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. David Kenny 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. David Kenny upon the occasion of celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. David Kenny.
