Bill Text: NY J01527 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing September 22, 2024, as National Centenarian Day in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-09 - ADOPTED [J01527 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01527-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1527

BY: Senator PERSAUD

        RECOGNIZING   September   22,  2024,  as  National
        Centenarian Day in the State of New York

  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 observe 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
recognize  September  22, 2024, as National Centenarian Day in the State
of New York; and

  WHEREAS, With their zest for life,  these  exceptional  centenarians
have  inspired  and  enhanced  the  lives  of  their  family members and
friends; and

  WHEREAS, They have  experienced  the  incredible  joys  and  sorrows
characteristic of and reserved for those with the stamina and courage to
savor a full life; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  they have enriched the lives of those around
them through their 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
recognize September 22, 2024, as National Centenarian Day in  the  State
of New York.