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

WHEREAS, Alan and Carol Berkowitz were united in marriage on January 15,
1966, at Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, This couple continues 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, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Berkowitz have lived in the Port Washing-
ton, New York, community for the past 43 years; Alan Berkowitz continues
to practice law in New York City and Carol Berkowitz is a real estate
agent with Daniel Gale in Port Washington, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Berkowitz are and always have been a tower
of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their family;
and
WHEREAS, They are the proud parents of two sons, Andrew and Barry
(Molly), and the loving grandparents of two grandchildren, Justin and
Emily; 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, 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. Alan Berkowitz 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. Alan Berkowitz upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Berkowitz.