Bill Text: NY J00309 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Marion Poppleton upon the occasion of celebrating her 101st Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-31 - ADOPTED [J00309 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00309-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 309

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Marion Poppleton upon the occasion
        of celebrating her 101st 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  Marion  Poppleton  upon the occasion of her 101st Birthday
celebrated with a surprise party in her honor  on  Friday,  January  20,
2023, at the New London Fire Department; and

  WHEREAS,  Marion  Poppleton was born on January 20, 1922, in Verona,
New York; she is a  proud  resident  of  Verona,  having  lived  in  the
community  for  at  least  80  years,  and even watched the Rome Capitol
Theatre, which just celebrated its 95th Anniversary, being built; and

  WHEREAS, A vibrant individual who remains so full  of  life,  Marion
Poppleton loves to crochet and has made many christening gowns, afghans,
hundreds of dish cloths, and pan "scrubbies" for loved ones; she is also
an avid walker; and

  WHEREAS,  Marion Poppleton, with her zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and

  WHEREAS, With her throughout have been  her  three  children,  Dick,
Jim,  and  Sue, two grandsons, Jeffrey and Steve, and one granddaughter,
Joanne, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice
in her many achievements; 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, Marion Poppleton has enriched the lives of those around her
through  her joyous and sincere love for others and through the profound
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 Marion Poppleton upon the occasion of celebrating her 101st
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Marion Poppleton.