Bill Text: NY J01820 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating George C. Crouch, III upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-27 - ADOPTED [J01820 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01820-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1820

BY: Senator BAILEY

        CONGRATULATING  George  C.  Crouch,  III  upon the
        occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

  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, 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,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  George  C.  Crouch,  III  upon  the  occasion of his 100th
Birthday to be celebrated on March 1, 2024; and

  WHEREAS, Born March 1, 1924 in Hartford, Connecticut to Estelle  and
George  Crouch Jr., George C. Crouch, III is a man who has over and over
beat the odds; and

  WHEREAS, George C. Crouch, III proudly served  his  country  in  the
United  States  Army  as  a  sergeant  in  World War II and as a platoon
sergeant in the Korean War; and

  WHEREAS, Professionally,  George  C.  Crouch,  III  worked  at  City
College  of  the  City  University  of  New York, and after 28 years, he
retired from his position there as the chief  laboratory  instructor  in
the  chemistry  department;  he  had also studied at City College and at
Cornell University, while, for many decades, being an active participant
in numerous social, educational,  and  civil  rights  organizations  and
political endeavors, collecting awards along the way; and

  WHEREAS,  The recipient of countless awards and accolades, George C.
Crouch, III especially cherished an award from the Williamsbridge Branch
NAACP Youth Council and his life membership in the NAACP;  he  was  also
named Honorary Mayor of the Bronx's Williamsbridge; and

  WHEREAS,  George  C.  Crouch,  III  was  thrice married and is now a
widower, having lost his wife Gail to COVID-19 in 2020; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his daughters Kai  and  Deborah,  George  C.
Crouch,  III  was  a  father  to  the  late  Tanya Sutton, mother of his
grandson Taron; his only son Eddie and his daughter-in-law Allison  gave
him two other grandchildren, Quincy and Lance; and

  WHEREAS, George C. Crouch, III, with his zest for life, has inspired
and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and

  WHEREAS,  This distinguished man 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,  George  C.  Crouch,  III  has  enriched the lives of those
around him through his joyous and sincere love for  others  and  through
the profound 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  George C. Crouch, III upon the occasion of celebrating his
100th Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to George C. Crouch, III.