Senate Resolution No. 880

BY: Senator METZGER

        CONGRATULATING Hilda A. Hagen upon the occasion of
        celebrating her 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 sense of this Legislative Body to honor  and  pay
tribute to those outstanding individuals who have helped build and shape
this 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  Hilda  A. Hagen of Warwick, New York, upon the occasion of
celebrating her 100th Birthday; and

  WHEREAS, Hilda A. Hagen was born on December 21, 1919; and

  WHEREAS, With her zest for life, she 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, Hilda A. Hagen 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  Hilda  A. Hagen upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Hilda A. Hagen.