Bill Text: NY J01640 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1640 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Marie DeVito 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 [J01640 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01640-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1640

BY: Senator COMRIE

        CONGRATULATING  Marie  DeVito 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 Marie
DeVito 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 Brooklyn, New York,  in  November  of  1917,  Marie
DeVito  worked  for many years as a dressmaker; in 1940, she married her
husband Vincent DeVito, and together, they raised two daughters, Camille
and Marion; today, she is the loving grandmother of three grandchildren;
and

  WHEREAS, Marie DeVito has been a member of the Chapin Home community
since June of 2018; currently 101 years-old, this  kind  and  proud  New
Yorker  attributes her strength to her Italian heritage; she is a master
participant in trivia games, and enjoys spending time outdoors in nature
and dancing; and

  WHEREAS, Marie DeVito, 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, Marie DeVito 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  Marie  DeVito  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 Marie DeVito.