Senate Resolution No. 886

BY: Senator METZGER

        CONGRATULATING  Bethsheba  Young 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 Bethsheba Young of South  Fallsburg,  New  York,  upon  the
occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and

  WHEREAS, Bethsheba Young was born on December 26, 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,  Bethsheba Young 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 Bethsheba Young upon the occasion of celebrating her  100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Bethsheba Young.