Bill Text: NY J00032 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 32

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Maria Marafioti upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - ADOPTED [J00032 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00032-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 32

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Maria  Marafioti upon the occasion
        of celebrating her 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  Maria Marafioti upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to
be celebrated with a party held in her honor  on  Monday,  September  5,
2022, at Saint Luke's Home, New Hartford, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Maria  Bianchi,  affectionately  known as Mae, was born on
September 5, 1922, in Rochester, New York, to her loving  parents,  John
Bianchi  and  Restituta  (Ruth) Bianchi; she tenderly recalls growing up
alongside her eight siblings; and

  WHEREAS, Maria Bianchi met the love of her life,  George  Marafioti,
and  on  August  17,  1946,  the  couple  was  united in marriage at the
Immaculate Conception Church, Rochester, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Maria Marafioti, with her zest for life, has  inspired  and
enhanced the lives of her family and friends; she is the proud mother of
three  daughters,  Marie, Katherine and Jean, and one son, John; and the
loving grandmother of Kellie, Dana, Meaghan and Raymond; as well as  the
adored  great-grandmother  of Luca, Stella, Theodore, Rocco and Lorenzo;
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,  Maria Marafioti 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 Maria Marafioti upon the occasion of celebrating her  100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Maria Marafioti.