Bill Text: NY J01637 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Frances Hornberger 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 [J01637 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01637-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1637

BY: Senator COMRIE

        CONGRATULATING   Frances   Hornberger   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
Frances  Hornberger  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,  Frances  Hornberger  was  born  a triplet in Brooklyn, New
York, in 1920; after earning her master's degree in Library Science, she
worked as a librarian while raising her five children; and

  WHEREAS, Frances Hornberger has been a member  of  the  Chapin  Home
community  since  July  of  2018; today, at the age of 98, this kind and
gracious woman  attributes  her  strength  to  her  many  hobbies  which
included fishing, cooking, baking, pickling and knitting; and

  WHEREAS,  Frances  Hornberger,  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,  Frances  Hornberger 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 Frances Hornberger 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 Frances Hornberger.