Bill Text: NY K00867 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Frances Benzo upon the occasion of celebrating her 101st Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-06-10 - adopted [K00867 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00867-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 867

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

        CONGRATULATING  Frances Benzo upon the occasion of
        celebrating her 101st 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,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud to congratulate
Frances Benzo  upon  the  occasion  of  her  101st  Birthday  which  was
celebrated on December 25, 2019; and

  WHEREAS, Born to Julia and Cosmo Greco on December 25, 1918, Frances
Greco  graduated  from Utica Free Academy; she married Pasquale Benzo at
St. Mary of  Mount  Carmel  Church,  and  together,  they  raised  three
children, Pasquale, Mary Rose and Robert; and

  WHEREAS,  Frances  Benzo worked at UNIVAC for many years, and served
as a volunteer for the gift shops at both  Faxton  Hospital  and  Sitrin
Health  Care Center; she was also a faithful member of Blessed Sacrament
Church where she took great pride in ironing the priest's garments; and

  WHEREAS, Frances Benzo was an  avid  reader  and  enjoyed  knitting,
cooking and baking, and helped with the Bingo games at the Sons of Italy
on  Bleecker  Street; above all, she has always loved spending time with
her cherished family, especially her five grandchildren, Pasquale, Julie
(Michael), Lisa (Dave),  Steven,  and  Michael  (Holly);  and  her  four
great-grandchildren, Sofia, Hope, Natalie, and Lauryn; and

  WHEREAS,  Frances  Benzo,  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,  Frances  Benzo  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 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 Frances Benzo upon the occasion of  celebrating  her  101st
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Frances Benzo.