Bill Text: NY J01642 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Frances Cottone 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 [J01642 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01642-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1642

BY: Senator COMRIE

        CONGRATULATING  Frances  Cottone 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 Cottone 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 the Bronx, New York, in 1920, Frances Cottone was
married to Anthony Cottone for 55 years; she proudly served her  country
as  a  member  of  the  United  States  Marines and worked as a Telegram
operator while raising her five  daughters,  Jeaneatte,  Mary,  Antonia,
Joanne and Laura; and

  WHEREAS,  Frances  Cottone  has  been  a  member  of the Chapin Home
community since August of 2014; today, at the age of 99, this  kind  and
gracious  woman  attributes  her  strength  to  her Italian heritage and
staying busy as the Vice President of the  Resident  Council;  she  also
enjoys  reading  books  from the Queens Mail-a-Book program in the local
library; and

  WHEREAS, Frances Cottone, 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 Cottone 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 Cottone 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 Cottone.