Bill Text: NY J01060 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Edmund W. Gordon upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-08 - ADOPTED [J01060 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01060-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1060

BY: Senator REICHLIN-MELNICK

        CONGRATULATING  Edmund W. Gordon upon the occasion
        of celebrating his 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 custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate
and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens  of  this  great
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 Edmund W. Gordon upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  on  June  13,  1921, Edmund W. Gordon of Pomona, New
York, 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, With his zest for life, this  exceptional  centenarian  has
inspired  and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; he has truly
enriched the lives of those around him through his  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 Edmund W. Gordon upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Edmund W. Gordon.