Bill Text: NY J00033 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating William Vaughn upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - ADOPTED [J00033 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00033-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 33

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING William Vaughn 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 William Vaughn, affectionately known  as  Curly,  upon  the
occasion  of  his  100th Birthday to be celebrated on Saturday, July 30,
2022, at the Lee Legion; and

  WHEREAS, William Vaughn was born on July 30, 1922; and

  WHEREAS, A veteran of World War  II,  William  Vaughn  served  under
General  Patton  in  the  Central  European  Campaigns; he was awarded a
Purple Heart, three Bronze Service Stars, Army Occupation Medal,  and  a
World War II Victory Medal; and

  WHEREAS,  A  life-long country musician, William Vaughn was inducted
into the New York State Fiddlers Hall  of  Fame  in  2006;  proving  his
talent,  he has played music alongside numerous notable celebrities such
as Hawkshaw Hawkins and Kitty Wells; and

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

  WHEREAS,  He  is  the  proud  father of daughters Diane and the late
Marlena, and sons Dennis, William Jr., and John; 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, William Vaughn has enriched the lives of those  around  him
through  his  joyous and sincere love for others and through the vibrant
charm and infinite 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 William Vaughn upon the occasion of celebrating  his  100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to William Vaughn.