Bill Text: NY J01635 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1635 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: congratulating Anna Bobbio upon the occasion of her induction into the Century Club at the Chapin Home for the Aging on May 31, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-30 - ADOPTED [J01635 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01635-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1635

BY: Senator COMRIE

        CONGRATULATING  Anna  Bobbio  upon the occasion of
        her induction into the Century Club  at  the  Chapin
        Home for the Aging on May 31, 2019

  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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate  Anna
Bobbio  upon  the occasion of her induction into the Century Club at the
Chapin Home for the Aging to be  celebrated  at  its  150th  Anniversary
Event on Friday, May 31, 2019; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Chapin  Home  for the Aging was founded by Mrs. Edwin
Chapin in Manhattan, New York, in 1869; since its inception, this 5-Star
CMS rated facility has strived to provide a true home for the aging  men
and  women  who  live there by providing serenity and security which has
always been envisioned as essential and appropriate to the  latter  part
of life; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  in  November  of 1917, Anna Bobbio lived most of her
life in Astoria, Queens, where she worked for both the  US  Post  Office
and the neighborhood grocery store; and

  WHEREAS,  Just this month, Anna Bobbio became a member of the Chapin
Home community; currently 101 year-old, this kind and proud  New  Yorker
attributes  her strength to her Russian heritage; she is getting to know
the people at her new home and has always enjoyed sewing; and

  WHEREAS, Anna Bobbio, with her  zest  for  life,  has  inspired  and
enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and

  WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian 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, Anna Bobbio has enriched the  lives  of  those  around  her
through her 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  Anna  Bobbio  upon  the occasion of her induction into the
Century Club at the Chapin Home for the Aging on May 31, 2019; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Anna Bobbio.