Bill Text: NY J00031 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Thelma Gallagher upon the occasion of celebrating her 107th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - ADOPTED [J00031 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00031-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 31

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Thelma Gallagher upon the occasion
        of celebrating her 107th 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 Thelma Gallagher upon the occasion of celebrating her 107th
Birthday; and

  WHEREAS, Thelma Gallagher was born on September 5, 1915 in Richfield
Springs, New York, to Francis and Helen (Smith) Hecox; and

  WHEREAS,  She met her husband, the late Edward Gallagher, at a dance
and they exchanged wedding vows in 1946; the couple,  who  were  married
for  42  wonderful years, resided in a home Edward built on Kayuta Lake;
and

  WHEREAS, Thelma Gallagher worked at General Electric  for  10  years
and  as  a  nurse  at  Marcy  State Hospital; she has been a resident at
Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for two  years;  in  her  spare
time  she  enjoys  spending time with her fellow residents and relaxing;
and

  WHEREAS, Thelma Gallagher, 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, Thelma Gallagher 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 Thelma Gallagher upon the occasion of celebrating her 107th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Thelma Gallagher.