Bill Text: NY J01232 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Shirley Cohen upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-31 - ADOPTED [J01232 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01232-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1232

BY: Senator HINCHEY

        CONGRATULATING  Shirley Cohen 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 Shirley Cohen upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to be
celebrated on Tuesday, November 7, 2023; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  on November 7, 1923, Shirley Cohen of Voorheesville,
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  Shirley  Cohen  upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Shirley Cohen.