Bill Text: NY J01238 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Kathleen Floris upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-10 - ADOPTED [J01238 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01238-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1238

BY: Senator PERSAUD

        CONGRATULATING  Kathleen  Floris 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  Kathleen Floris upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to
be celebrated on Monday, July 5, 2021; and

  WHEREAS, Born on July 5, 1921, Kathleen Floris is  a  retired  nurse
from National Psychiatric New Amsterdam Hospital in Guyana; she has been
a resident of the United States since 1995; and

  WHEREAS,  Kathleen  Floris, with her zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of her family and friends; she is the proud mother of
three children, Dr. Claire Wilson, Phillip Cossiah and the  late  Yvonne
Floris, as well as a loving grandmother to seven grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian 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, Kathleen Floris has enriched the lives of 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  Kathleen Floris upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Kathleen Floris.