Bill Text: NY J01636 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Congratulating Helen Olynciw 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 [J01636 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01636-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 1636

BY: Senator COMRIE

        CONGRATULATING  Helen Olynciw 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 Helen
Olynciw 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 Mount Vernon, New York, in September of 1917, Helen
Olynciw, affectionately known to  many  as  Leah,  was  married  to  her
husband  Samuel  Olynciw  for  37  years;  after earning her degree from
Hunter College, she worked as both a teacher and a  librarian;  she  was
also  an  active  member  of  her  community,  volunteering for numerous
organizations such as the PTA; and

  WHEREAS, Helen  Olynciw  has  been  a  member  of  the  Chapin  Home
community  since  November  of  2018;  a  kind  and  gracious woman, she
attributes her strength to her close ties with her four  daughters,  who
are  very  involved  in  her life; in addition to spending time with her
family, she loves adult coloring books and animals; and

  WHEREAS, Helen Olynciw, 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, Helen Olynciw 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  Helen  Olynciw 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 Helen Olynciw.
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