Bill Text: NY J00118 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Ann A. Belfield upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-15 - ADOPTED [J00118 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00118-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 118

BY: Senator COMRIE

        CONGRATULATING  Ann  A. Belfield 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  Ann A. Belfield upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to
be celebrated with a party held in her honor on Saturday,  December  22,
2018, at Leonard's Palazzo in Great Neck, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Ann  Alveretta  Belfield  was  born to William J. and Anna
Belfield on December 28, 1918, in Rich Square, North Carolina, where she
attended elementary school and graduated from W. S. Creecy High  School;
and

  WHEREAS,  Along  with  her  loving  family,  Ann  A.  Belfield was a
faithful member of the Chapel Hill Baptist Church where she was baptized
at the age of 12; and

  WHEREAS, Ann A. Belfield moved to Harlem, New  York,  in  autumn  of
1940, and worked as a mother's helper for the next few years; later, she
held  various jobs at many iconic stores in Manhattan such as Woolworths
and Macy's; and

  WHEREAS, In 1957, Ann A. Belfield  earned  a  certificate  from  the
Metropolitan  School  of  Infant  Care,  and  successfully completed 100
volunteer hours of training at Beekman Hospital on  Williams  Street  in
Manhattan;  for  the  next  seven years, she was employed by Long Island
Jewish Hospital, working in its infant and general intensive care units;
and

  WHEREAS, Ann A. Belfield was then employed by Physicians Hospital in
Jackson Heights, Queens where she was unfortunately injured on the  job;
for  many  years  after her accident, she served as both a caretaker and
companion for those individuals in need; and

  WHEREAS, After decades of working in the health care  industry,  Ann
A.  Belfield  returned  to  school  and  began  a  new  career as a nail
technician and manicurist in 1980; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout  her  life,  Ann  A.  Belfield  truly  lived  by
example,  and  diligently  worked to ensure her son, Darryl, understands
the importance of a good education; she also helped teachers  excel  and
succeed  through  the Learning Leadership program at PS 221, District 26
in Little Neck, New York; and


  WHEREAS,  In  addition to education, family and religion have always
been an important facet of  Ann  A.  Belfield's  life;  along  with  her
sisters,  she  worshipped  at  the  Calvary  Baptist  Church,  where she
received her full membership under the  leadership  of  Reverend  Victor
Hall, Sr. on May 8, 1994; and

  WHEREAS, Today, Ann A. Belfield serves as a spiritual leader for her
Douglaston  community,  hosting a weekly Friday morning Bible study; she
continues to attend church as often as possible and enjoys making scarfs
and hats for various community organizations  through  the  senior  SNAP
program; and

  WHEREAS,  Ann  A. Belfield proudly registered to vote with the Board
of Elections in the City of New York, Queens County on October 15, 1960;
always mindful of her right to vote and the importance of doing so,  she
eagerly cast her vote in this year's elections; and

  WHEREAS,  Ann  A. Belfield, 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,  Ann A. Belfield 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 Ann A. Belfield upon the occasion of celebrating her  100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ann A. Belfield.