Bill Text: NY J02160 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Franklin Thorpe upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-09 - ADOPTED [J02160 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02160-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2160

BY: Senator HINCHEY

        CONGRATULATING  Franklin  Thorpe upon the occasion
        of celebrating his 100th Birthday

  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, 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,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  Franklin Thorpe upon the occasion of his 100th Birthday to
be celebrated on Tuesday, March 5, 2024; and

  WHEREAS, Born on March 5, 1924, Franklin  Thorpe  of  Kingston,  New
York,  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,  With  his  zest for life, this exceptional centenarian has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; he has  truly
enriched those around him through his joyous and sincere love for others
and  through  the  profound  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
magnificent  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 Franklin Thorpe upon the occasion of celebrating his  100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Franklin Thorpe.