Bill Text: NY J00429 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Mourning the death of Viergina Backer, beloved friend, mother, grandmother, and pillar in her community
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-27 - ADOPTED [J00429 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J00429-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 429 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of Viergina Backer, beloved friend, mother, grandmother, and pillar in her community WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative Body records the passing of Viergina Backer, an extraordinary woman of indomitable faith and dedication whose purposeful life will long serve as a standard to which others might aspire; and WHEREAS, Viergina Backer was born on October 9, 1927; she died on Friday, February 1, 2019, at the age of 91; and WHEREAS, Showing great strength and selflessness, Viergina Backer spent countless hours offering her love, support and guidance to the children and people in her life, acting as a role model and inspiring them to develop to their fullest potential; and WHEREAS, Viergina Backer distinguished herself in her life by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of her community; and WHEREAS, Viergina Backer's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Viergina Backer leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Viergina Backer, beloved friend, mother, grandmother, and pillar in her community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Viergina Backer.