Bill Text: NY J01659 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Vincenza Benedetto upon the occasion of celebrating her 110th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-17 - ADOPTED [J01659 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01659-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1659

BY: Senator MARTINS

        CONGRATULATING   Vincenza   Benedetto   upon   the
        occasion of celebrating her 110th Birthday

  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,  It  is  the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate
and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens  of  this  great
Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  Vincenza Benedetto upon the occasion of her 110th Birthday
on Friday, January 26, 2024; and

  WHEREAS, Vincenza Benedetto, of  Mineola,  New  York,  was  born  on
January  26,  1914; during that year, World War I commenced, and Woodrow
Wilson was the United States President; and

  WHEREAS, Active in her community, Vincenza  Benedetto  served  as  a
volunteer  at  Winthrop Hospital in Long Island, New York, for 10 years;
she also worked in the garment industry; during World War  II,  she  was
employed as a factory inspector; and

  WHEREAS,  To this day, Vincenza Benedetto is still quite independent
in her daily affairs; she is known for her perseverance and her love  of
paperwork,  namely  her  particularly detailed grocery list and coupons;
and

  WHEREAS, Many monumental historic events  occurred  during  Vincenza
Benedetto's  lifetime;  she  has  lived through both World Wars; she has
witnessed horse-drawn carriages, buggies, and  electric  cars;  she  has
also experienced advancements from inkwells and fountain pens to laptops
and smartphones; and

  WHEREAS,  In Bethpage, New York, family, friends, and members of her
community celebrated this momentous  occasion  on  Tuesday,  January  9,
2024;    Nassau    County   Executive   Bruce   Blakeman   honored   the
great-grandmother with a citation and a day in her honor; the  guest  of
honor basked in the well-deserved recognition she excitedly anticipated;
and

  WHEREAS,  Vincenza  Benedetto,  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,  Vincenza  Benedetto has enriched the lives of those around
her through her joyous and sincere  love  for  others  and  through  the

vibrant  charm  and  infinite  wisdom which come 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
outstanding achievements of this Nation 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  Vincenza  Benedetto  upon  the occasion of celebrating her
110th Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Vincenza Benedetto.