LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Abraham Weintraub upon the occa-
sion of celebrating his 100th Birthday on February 3, 2010

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Abraham Weintraub upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday on
February 3, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1910, Abraham Weintraub lived
all his life in the borough; he was married for 57 years to Ruth Donen-
feld Weintraub (1915-1993), and together they had four children,
Florence, Irwin, Joel and Robert, six grandchildren, and five great-
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Abraham Weintraub held a variety of jobs during his lifetime,
which included chipper and caulker at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, shoe
salesman, window trimmer, toy company salesman and production manger,
and mail handler for the United States Post Office; he was always espe-
cially proud of his work as a young man on the great battleship Missouri
which was the site of the surrender of Japan, ending World War II; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 80, Abraham Weintraub began a pastime of
running; after training with the New York Roadrunners Club, he competed
in 10 New York and three London Marathons, as well as many 1-10 mile
races in New York City, Falmouth, Massachusetts and Martha's Vineyard,
Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, As a result, Abraham Weintraub was famous throughout England
where his accomplishment was greeted with pleasure and amazement, and
people stopped him to request his autograph; he is also very well-known
in the running community in New York City, and is constantly greeted by
enthusiastic fans on his walks through the city; and
WHEREAS, Abraham Weintraub, has been featured in articles in THE NEW
YORK TIMES, THE AUFBAU, THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN, THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD
TIMES, THE JEWISH CHRONICLE, RUNNER'S WORLD, NEWSWEEK, and SPORTS ILLUS-
TRATED, as well as TV specials; and
WHEREAS, At 90, Abraham Weintraub was the first runner to win the
title for the age category; he continued to complete marathons until the
age of 93; between the ages of 80 and 100, he has participated in many
hundreds of races; when he ran the Fifth Avenue Mile at age 97, the
avenue was lined with hundreds of fans who knew him, calling out his
name and cheering him on; and
WHEREAS, Through his drive and vigor, Abraham Weintraub has served as
an inspiration and role model for both runners and non-runners alike,
illustrating what could be accomplished in later years; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, this exceptional centenarian, with his zest for
life, has inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This beloved man has enriched the lives of those around him
through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent
charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize those who have reached such a remarkable age and who have witnessed
and celebrated the innovations, cultural developments and awesome
achievements of this country during the last century, while themselves
contributing to the growth and excellence of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Abraham Weintraub upon the occasion of celebrating his
100th Birthday on February 3, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Abraham Weintraub.