Bill Text: NY J01256 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1256

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating William H. Donaldson upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-31 - ADOPTED [J01256 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01256-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1256

BY: Senator HINCHEY

        CONGRATULATING   William  H.  Donaldson  upon  the
        occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative  Body  to  commemorate
and  recognize  certain  milestones celebrated by citizens of this great
Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and  knowledge
to  the  increasingly  active  roles they play in today's society; their
past contributions and future participation are a  vital  part  of,  and
valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  William  H.  Donaldson  upon  the  occasion  of  his 100th
Birthday to be celebrated on Saturday, June 10, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, Born on June 10, 1923, William H. Donaldson of Milton,  New
York,  has experienced the incredible joys and sorrows characteristic of
and reserved for those with the stamina and  courage  to  savor  a  full
life; and

  WHEREAS,  With  his  zest for life, this exceptional centenarian has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; he has  truly
enriched those around him through his joyous and sincere love for others
and  through  the  quiescent  charm  and  wisdom which comes only from a
fullness of years; and

  WHEREAS, It is the intent  of  this  Legislative  Body  to  publicly
recognize  those  who  have  reached  such a remarkable age and who have
witnessed and celebrated  the  innovations,  cultural  developments  and
awesome  achievements  of  this  country  during the last century, while
themselves contributing to the  growth  and  excellence  of  this  great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate William H. Donaldson upon the occasion of  celebrating  his
100th Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to William H. Donaldson.