Bill Text: NY J01421 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Marie Dinkins upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-09 - ADOPTED [J01421 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01421-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1421

BY: Senator COMRIE

        CONGRATULATING  Marie Dinkins upon the occasion of
        celebrating her 100th Birthday

  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,  It  is  the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate
and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens  of  this  great
Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  Marie  Dinkins upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday, to
be celebrated on Saturday, September 9, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, Marie Dinkins was very active in her community, credited as
an original member of the TriAngular Block Association, now known as the
Greater TriAngular Civic Association, which she says was  formed  "right
at her kitchen table"; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout her 65 years living in the GTC community, Marie
Dinkins has proved a passionate, dedicated, and  upstanding  individual,
devoting   countless  hours  of  her  time  to  the  betterment  of  her
surroundings; she is a true asset and role model to the citizens of  her
neighborhood, this State, and the Nation at large; and

  WHEREAS,  Marie  Dinkins, with her zest for life, has truly inspired
and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; she has proudly raised
two beloved children who work for  the  City  of  New  York  as  a  NYPD
Detective, and as a NYC Correction Officer; 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, Marie Dinkins has enriched the lives of  those  around  her
through  her joyous and sincere love for others and through the profound
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
magnificent  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 Marie Dinkins upon the occasion of  celebrating  her  100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Marie Dinkins.