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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the
3 cornerstones upon which our society is built, and a marriage
4 that has achieved a notable longevity is truly a model for the
5 people of the State of Illinois; and
 
6     WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Mr. and Mrs. Dan
7 Ricci of Schaumburg will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of
8 their marriage on April 7, 2006; and
 
9     WHEREAS, Daniel Alfred Ricci and the former Marilyn Jane
10 Moffett met in 1954, began dating in 1955, fell in love, and
11 were united in holy matrimony on April 7, 1956, at Saint Pius
12 Church in Chicago; and
 
13     WHEREAS, Mr. Ricci worked for International Harvester for
14 over 43 years; he graduated from the University of Illinois
15 Management Program in 1980 and retired as a Maintenance
16 Supervisor in 1997; Mrs. Ricci lovingly held the position of
17 domestic engineer, and perfected the skills of motherhood; she
18 held various part-time jobs over the years and was an election
19 judge in Franklin Park for fifteen years; and
 
20     WHEREAS, They are the loving parents of Mike, Steve, Ken,
21 and Linda, and they boast eleven grandchildren, four
22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; they are
23 godparents to many nieces and nephews and are cherished by
24 friends and family; and
 
25     WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its
26 highest plateaus when a couple such as Dan and Marilyn
27 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and
 
28     WHEREAS, Dan and Marilyn stand as examples of the best of
29 our society, and their love and devotion to each other and to

 

 

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1 their family and friends serve as a reminder to all that hard
2 work, dedication, and love can make a difference in today's
3 world; therefore, be it
 
4     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
5 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
6 we congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Ricci on the occasion of
7 their fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for
8 achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children and
9 grandchildren, and rich in friendships; and that we wish them
10 happiness and good health in the future; and be it further
 
11     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
12 presented to them as an expression of our respect and esteem.