Bill Text: NY J02219 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Marion Ferraro upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on November 11, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02219 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02219-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2219

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        CONGRATULATING Marion Ferraro upon the occasion of
        celebrating her 100th 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 New York
State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate Marion Ferraro upon the occasion of her 100th  Birthday;  a
party  was  held  in  her  honor  on  Friday,  September 27, 2019 at the
Beltrone Living Center, Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Marion Ferraro was born on November 11,  1919,  in  Albany,
New  York,  to  Salvatore  and  Catherine  Ferraro; one of six children,
Marion's siblings included: Joseph, Frank, Louis, James  and  Catherine;
and

  WHEREAS,  Marion  Ferraro  was employed as a public health nurse for
the City of New York; during this time, she improved  and  assisted  the
lives of many; and

  WHEREAS, During her free time, Marion Ferraro enjoyed the life of an
art enthusiast and was an avid traveler; and

  WHEREAS,  Marion  Ferraro,  with her zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of her family and friends; she is the proud  aunt  of
nine  nieces,  Joan,  Jean,  Eleanor,  Barbara, Catherine, Janet, Donna,
Dorene, and Kathy; and four nephews, Joe, John, Frank, and  Ed,  all  of
whom  feel  privileged  to  be  a  part  of  her life and rejoice in her
achievements; 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,  Marion  Ferraro 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 a 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 Marion Ferraro upon the occasion of celebrating  her  100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Marion Ferraro.