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

WHEREAS, Emily and Bert Rapoport, of Albany, New York, were united in
marriage on March 10, 1941; 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. Bert Rapoport upon the occasion of celebrating their
70th Wedding Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of Janis Schwarz and George Rapo-
port, and his wife Marie, the grandparents of Scott and Jason Rapoport,
and the great-grandparents of Brooke and Richie; and
WHEREAS, Both lifelong residents of the New Scotland Avenue section of
Albany, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rapoport were educated in the Albany School
system; these high school sweethearts met and fell and love at an Albany
High Football Prom in 1935, and have been together ever since; and
WHEREAS, A year after they were married, Bert enlisted in the United
States Navy; he returned home to his loving wife in 1945; and
WHEREAS, Emily was employed by John G. Myers while Bert first entered
the restaurant business, and then the financial field with Security
Mutual Life of New York, from which he later retired; and
WHEREAS, The happy couple is now enjoying their retirement together;
Emily still keeps busy by generously creating beautiful afghans, sweat-
ers, and blankets for the needy; and
WHEREAS, Both Emily and Bert have fond memories of their summer
cottage on Warner's Lake, their winter home in Zephyrhills, Florida, and
their many cruises around the world; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rapoport 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. Bert Rapoport 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. Bert Rapoport 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. Bert Rapoport upon the occasion of celebrating
their 70th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rapoport.