Bill Text: NY J01756 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Jean Whitney upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-02-01 - ADOPTED [J01756 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01756-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1756

BY: Senator STEC

        CONGRATULATING  Jean  Whitney 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  Jean Whitney upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to be
celebrated on Saturday, February 5, 2022; and

  WHEREAS, Jean Tyler was born on her family's farm in the  hamlet  of
North  Granville,  New York, on February 5, 1922; she is the youngest of
four siblings; and

  WHEREAS, Growing up on the farm, Jean Tyler and  her  siblings  were
raised  with  fresh  air,  fresh food, and were taught to understand and
appreciate the value of hard work; and

  WHEREAS, Following their graduation from Granville High School, Jean
and her high school sweetheart,  Carl  Whitney,  married  at  the  North
Granville  Methodist  Church  on  May 28, 1941; like many others in this
beautiful rural area of New York State, Jean and  Carl  enthusiastically
spent their illustrious career farming; and

  WHEREAS,  By  1945,  Jean  and  her  husband were blessed with three
wonderful children, a son Wayne, as well as one of the biggest surprises
of their lives, twins Lynn and Linda; and

  WHEREAS, After the untimely death of her husband on August 16, 1954,
Jean Whitney and their children lived with her parents on a nearby farm;
and

  WHEREAS, Jean Whitney used the business skills she  had  learned  in
high  school  to  secure employment at a farm supply store, enabling her
children to continue their education at Fort  Ann  Central  School;  she
went  on  to  become a bookkeeper for Washington County Social Services;
and

  WHEREAS, Through her hard work and sacrifice over  the  years,  Jean
Whitney  was able to witness her children graduate from Fort Ann Central
School before putting all three through college; and

  WHEREAS, Today, Jean Whitney  is  the  proud  grandmother  of  seven
wonderful grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS,  Jean  Whitney,  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, Jean Whitney 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  Jean  Whitney  upon  the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Jean Whitney.