Bill Text: NY J01131 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating James Flood Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-04-30 - ADOPTED [J01131 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01131-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1131

BY: Senator COMRIE

        CONGRATULATING  James  Flood Sr. upon the occasion
        of celebrating his 100th 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  James Flood Sr. upon the occasion of his 100th Birthday to
be celebrated on May 2, 2019; and

  WHEREAS, James Flood Sr. was born to Pearl  (McMickens)  and  Thomas
Flood  on  May  2,  1919, in Greer, South Carolina; wanting the best for
their son, his parents sent him to live with his Aunt Texanna and  Uncle
Arthur  in  Jamaica,  New  York,  where  he  ran  track  and  received a
well-rounded education at John Adams High School; and

  WHEREAS, After two years of courtship, James Flood Sr.  married  his
late  wife the former Marian Schmelling, a union which would last for 73
years; together, they raised eight children, James, Jr.,  Charles,  Sr.,
Joan, Barbara, Gloria, Ronald, Sr., Michelle and the late Leonore; and

  WHEREAS,  An automobile mechanic, James Flood Sr. owned and operated
a Mobil service station in Jamaica for many years; he also worked  as  a
mechanic  for the United States Postal Service, and Chrysler Corporation
for 15 years; and

  WHEREAS, After becoming a Certified Master Mechanic, James Flood Sr.
went to work for his son, James Jr. who opened a Shell  gas  station  in
Douglaston,  New  York, a position he would hold until he retired; never
one to sit idle, he worked part-time for B+N Shell in Richmond Hill; and

  WHEREAS, James Flood Sr. is truly a kind and generous  man,  who  is
always  ready  to  lend  a  helping  hand  wherever and whenever needed,
whether it was clearing his neighbors' walks  of  snow  and  leaves,  or
taking  care  of his beloved family, especially his 27 grandchildren, 42
great-grandchildren,    21    great-great-grandchildren,    and    three
great-great-great-grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS,  A  man  of many passions, James Flood Sr. truly lives each
and every day to the fullest; he enjoyed staying active by  hunting  and
fishing,  playing  baseball  for  the Buffalos, and traveling across the
United States and all over the world; always young at heart, he loves to
visit theme parks and is a faithful participant of the Hinnecock Pow Wow
every Labor Day Weekend; and

  WHEREAS, James Flood Sr. attends the Robert Couch Senior Center  and
many  of  its  functions,  and  has a season pass for the Black Spectrum
Theater; every December he rides the subway to  the  Alvin  Ailey  Dance
Theater  at  City  Center  to watch the holiday show, and votes at every
election; and

  WHEREAS,  James  Flood Sr., with his zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and

  WHEREAS, This distinguished man 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, James Flood Sr. has 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  James Flood Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday on May 2, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to James Flood Sr.