Senate Resolution No. 1202

BY: Senator HINCHEY

        CONGRATULATING  Mary  Eliza Gray upon the occasion
        of celebrating her 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  Mary Eliza Gray upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to
be celebrated on Friday, July 28, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, Born on July 28, 1923, Mary Eliza Gray of Slingerlands, 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 her zest for life, this  exceptional  centenarian  has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; she has truly
enriched 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 Mary Eliza Gray upon the occasion of celebrating her  100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mary Eliza Gray.