LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blau upon the
occasion of celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when events of
such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they
should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blau upon the occasion of celebrating their
70th Wedding Anniversary; the couple will be honored by the Eastchester
Rotary Club as the "Longest Married Couple in Eastchester" at a recep-
tion to be held Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at Ciao Restaurant; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy and Joseph Blau were united in marriage on September
6, 1940; they have lived in the community since 1956, where they raised
three wonderful children, Mark, Eileen and Eric; in addition, they are
the loving grandparents of three grandchildren and three great-grand-
children; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Blau was educated at the Townsend Harris School in
Manhattan, a school for gifted children, where he graduated a year
early; he then attended City College and went on to become a CPA; and
WHEREAS, He started his own accounting firm which involved business
outside the United States; subsequently, Dorothy Blau was a stay at home
Mom and was very involved in the raising of their children and maintain-
ing their household; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy Blau was involved in a number of charitable organiza-
tions including the Woman's Club and delivering hot meals for Meals on
Wheels; when time allowed and as the children got older, she joined her
husband on his business trips; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Blau was an entrepreneur at a young age; at the age of
15, he became a counselor at the camp where he spent many summers in the
Adirondacks; one year later, he started his own business stringing
tennis rackets; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Blau had a love for sports, especially tennis; he put
his love for sports to work by teaching younger boys how to play differ-
ent types of sports such as tennis and basketball; at the age of 17, he
started a Boy's Club; and
WHEREAS, Together, Joseph and Dorothy Blau enjoy going to the East-
chester Public Library; they also enjoy the programs held at the Garth
Road Center and Lake Isle; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blau 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. Joseph Blau 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. Joseph Blau 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. Joseph Blau upon the occasion of their 70th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blau.