Bill Text: NY J02543 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2543 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Benjamin Klein upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-22 - ADOPTED [J02543 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02543-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2543

BY: Senator METZGER

        CONGRATULATING Benjamin Klein 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 Benjamin Klein upon the occasion of his 100th  Birthday  to
be celebrated on April 27, 2020; and

  WHEREAS,  Benjamin  Klein,  with his zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and

  WHEREAS, This distinguished man 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, Benjamin Klein 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  Benjamin  Klein upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Benjamin Klein.