LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bogatz upon
the occasion of celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary

WHEREAS, Gerald Bogatz and Sandra Rubin were united in marriage on
November 22, 1950, at the DeLuxe Palace in East Flatbush, Brooklyn; the
couple celebrated this momentous occasion with a family dinner at The
Carltun in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1958, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bogatz moved to North Bellmore
where they raised their family; today they are the proud parents of
three wonderful children and have four beautiful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bogatz 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. Gerald Bogatz 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, Sandra Bogatz retired as a claims manager at an insurance
agency in Garden City in 2012, after 28 years of dedicated service; she
now enjoys baking for her friends and family; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Bogatz was a hardwood flooring contractor before
starting his own home construction business, Dalger Building Corp.,
working in Freeport, North Merrick and East Hampton from 1977 to 1990;
since that time he has worked at Home Depot in Farmingdale as a millwork
specialist; 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. Gerald Bogatz 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. Gerald Bogatz upon the occasion of their 65th
Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bogatz.