Bill Text: NY J00300 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 300 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Juliette Ferguson upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on January 15, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-29 - ADOPTED [J00300 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00300-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 300

BY: Senator RITCHIE

        CONGRATULATING Juliette Ferguson upon the occasion
        of  celebrating  her  100th  Birthday on January 15,
        2019

  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  Juliette  Ferguson  upon  the  occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday on Tuesday, January 15, 2019; and

  WHEREAS, Juliette "Judy" Ferguson was born on January 15,  1919,  in
Winchester, Ontario, one of 12 children to Alfred and Eliza Amyot; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1929, Juliette Ferguson and her family traveled to New
York State aboard a ferry to Ogdensburg, and settled on a farm in  South
Hammond of St. Lawrence County; and

  WHEREAS,  During  the  Second  World War, Juliette Ferguson lived in
Michigan, where she worked at a bomber plane  factory  from  1942  until
1945, when she returned to New York, and has been a longtime resident of
Redwood; and

  WHEREAS,  Today,  Juliette  Ferguson  is  the  proud  mother  of one
daughter, Clover, and the loving  grandmother  of  three  grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS, Juliette Ferguson, 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, Juliette Ferguson 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  Juliette  Ferguson  upon  the  occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Juliette Ferguson.