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

WHEREAS, Rudolf and Lois Harbauer were united in marriage on December
7, 1958, at Our Holy Redeemer Church in Freeport, New York; they
observed their 50th Wedding Anniversary on December 7, 2008; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, and have two
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Born in Czechoslovakia and relocating to Germany after World
War II, Rudolf Harbauer earned a degree in European landscape architec-
ture before emigrating to the United States; he was head of landscape
design at Atlantic Nursery in Freeport, New York, until he retired in
1994; and
WHEREAS, In 1964, Rudolf Harbauer established the Windham Mountain Ski
Patrol and was active in the organization for 45 years; he is an avid
sailor and has raced 31 consecutive times in the Around Long Island
Regatta; and
WHEREAS, Lois Harbauer was a bookkeeper with Mister Marine in Free-
port, New York, prior to her retirement in 1985; she volunteers at Our
Holy Redeemer Church's Social Ministries as an advocate for people in
need; and
WHEREAS, Rudolf and Lois Harbauer continue to ski together and enjoy
their active life; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Harbauer 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. Rudolf Harbauer 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 that 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. Rudolf Harbauer 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. Rudolf Harbauer upon the occasion of their
50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Harbauer, Freeport, New York.