Bill Text: NY J01644 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1644 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Ulyses Jackson upon the occasion of his 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 [J01644 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01644-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1644

BY: Senator COMRIE

        CONGRATULATING Ulyses Jackson upon the occasion of
        his  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
Ulyses Jackson upon the occasion of his 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 Winnsboro, South Carolina, Ulyses  Jackson  proudly
served  his  country  as  a  member of the United States Army, and would
often talk about his time in Germany; and

  WHEREAS, Ulyses Jackson  has  been  a  member  of  the  Chapin  Home
community  since  April of 2017; today, at the age of 103, he attributes
his strength to his faith, his four children who remain very involved in
his life, and his love for jazz music, especially Cab Calloway; and

  WHEREAS, Ulyses Jackson, with his zest for life,  has  inspired  and
enhanced the lives of his 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, Ulyses Jackson has enriched the lives of 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  Ulyses Jackson upon the occasion of his 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 Ulyses Jackson.