LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kraus upon the
occasion of celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Patricia Matassa and Lee Kraus were united in marriage during a
ceremony on March 5, 1960, followed by a reception at Ciro's in Islip,
New York; the couple will celebrate this auspicious milestone with a
trip to the Bahamas; and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of three loving daughters and have
four beautiful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kraus 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. Lee Kraus 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. Lee Kraus 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. Lee Kraus upon the occasion of their 55th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kraus.