Bill Text: NY J02143 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2143

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Luther G. Wilkins upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-09 - ADOPTED [J02143 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02143-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2143

BY: Senator HINCHEY

        CONGRATULATING Luther G. Wilkins 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 Luther G. Wilkins upon the occasion of his  100th  Birthday
to be celebrated on Monday, January 15, 2024; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  on  January 15, 1924, Luther G. Wilkins of Highland,
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 Luther G. Wilkins upon  the  occasion  of  celebrating  his
100th Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Luther G. Wilkins.