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

WHEREAS, Arnold and Diana Merkitch were united in marriage on April 29,
1961, at St. Martin of Tours Church in Brooklyn, New York; they will
observe their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two children, Glen and Dawn;
and have six grandchildren, Samantha, Alexander, Tyler, Christopher,
Dylan and Grace; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Merkitch was a New York City firefighter for 26 years
prior to his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Diana Merkitch worked for New York Telephone and was a home-
maker; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Merkitch 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. Arnold Merkitch 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. Arnold Merkitch 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. Arnold Merkitch 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. Arnold Merkitch, 602 Higbie Lane, West Islip,
New York 11795.