Bill Text: NY J02517 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Leonard J. Rutherford upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-22 - ADOPTED [J02517 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02517-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2517

BY: Senator METZGER

        CONGRATULATING  Leonard  J.  Rutherford  upon  the
        occasion of celebrating his 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  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  Leonard  J.  Rutherford  upon  the  occasion  of his 100th
Birthday to be celebrated on October 17, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, Leonard J. Rutherford, 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,  Leonard  J.  Rutherford  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 Leonard J. Rutherford upon the occasion of celebrating  his
100th Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Leonard J. Rutherford