Bill Text: NY J01638 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Congratulating Lillie Bivins upon the occasion of her induction into the Century Club at the Chapin Home for the Aging on May 31, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-30 - ADOPTED [J01638 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01638-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 1638

BY: Senator COMRIE

        CONGRATULATING  Lillie Bivins upon the occasion of
        her induction into the Century Club  at  the  Chapin
        Home for the Aging on May 31, 2019

  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, This Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to  congratulate
Lillie  Bivins  upon the occasion of her induction into the Century Club
at the Chapin  Home  for  the  Aging  to  be  celebrated  at  its  150th
Anniversary Event on Friday, May 31, 2019; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Chapin  Home  for the Aging was founded by Mrs. Edwin
Chapin in Manhattan, New York, in 1869; since its inception, this 5-Star
CMS rated facility has strived to provide a true home for the aging  men
and  women  who  live there by providing serenity and security which has
always been envisioned as essential and appropriate to the  latter  part
of life; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  in North Carolina in 1915, Lillie Bivins was married
to Roland Bivins for 47 years; today, at the age of 103,  she  loves  to
spend time with her family, especially her cherished grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS,  Lillie  Bivins  has  been  a  member  of  the  Chapin Home
community since February of  2009;  this  caring  woman  attributes  her
strength to her faith and enjoys participating in Bible discussions; she
also likes arts and crafts, and often takes care of her roommate; and

  WHEREAS,  Lillie  Bivins,  with  her zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of her family and friends; 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,  Lillie  Bivins  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 Lillie Bivins upon the occasion of her induction  into  the
Century Club at the Chapin Home for the Aging on May 31, 2019; and be it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lillie Bivins.
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