Bill Text: NY J01187 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Ben B. Stutman upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-31 - ADOPTED [J01187 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01187-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1187

BY: Senator HINCHEY

        CONGRATULATING Ben B. Stutman 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 Ben B. Stutman upon the occasion  of  his  100th  Birthday,
celebrated on Saturday, March 25, 2023; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  on  March 25, 1923, Ben B. Stutman of New Paltz, 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 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  Ben  B. Stutman upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Ben B. Stutman.