Bill Text: NY J01641 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Congratulating Lucinda Mary Powell 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 [J01641 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01641-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 1641

BY: Senator COMRIE

        CONGRATULATING   Lucinda   Mary  Powell  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
Lucinda  Mary Powell 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 Jamaica, West Indies, in June of 1913, Lucinda Mary
Powell  immigrated to the United States where she worked as both a nanny
and a home aide; a devout Christian, she was very active in  her  church
and has always loved to sing and enjoys reading her Bible; and

  WHEREAS,  Lucinda  Mary  Powell has been a member of the Chapin Home
community since October of 2014; today, at the age of 105, this kind and
gracious woman attributes her  strength  to  her  close  ties  with  her
church,  and  is always glad to share a smile and a blessing with anyone
who walks by her room; and

  WHEREAS, Lucinda Mary Powell, 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, Lucinda Mary Powell 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 Lucinda Mary Powell 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 Lucinda Mary Powell.
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