LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying tribute to the life and accomplishments of
Joseph Elias Joseph, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Elias Joseph of Eden, New York, died on February 25,
2011, at the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Elias Joseph distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, A longtime Sheriff's Deputy and later a member of the Sher-
iff's Mounted Division, Joseph Elias Joseph pursued many occupations
over the years; he worked as a barber, was the owner and operator of
KJ's Matchbox Diner, the proprietor of the private-investigation firm,
JJ Enterprises, the head of event security for the annual "Jam in the
Valley" country jamboree, and he and his wife began the "Davis Ranch" in
Eden; and
WHEREAS, Upon his retirement in 2007, the County Legislature
proclaimed March 1, 2007, Joseph Joseph Day in Erie County; approximate-
ly 500 people attended his retirement party, and nearly 900 people
attended the "Joe Joseph Celebration of Life" event in May of 2010; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Elias Joseph's commitment to excellence, and his spir-
it of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, He served as President and Chairman of the Sheriff's Office
Badge and Shield Club and attended many community events held by the
Italian-American Police Association, the Tonawanda Police Department,
and the Badge and Shield Club; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Elias Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Ruby
Davis-Joseph; two sons, Keith and Jeffrey; a brother, Gregory; and three
sisters, Regina, Rosemary and Dolores; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Joseph Elias Joseph leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to the life and accomplishments of Joseph Elias Joseph, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Joseph Elias Joseph.