Bill Text: NY J01901 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Helen White upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-05 - ADOPTED [J01901 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01901-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1901

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Helen  White  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  Helen White upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday, which
was celebrated with family and friends  at  a  party  in  her  honor  on
Saturday, February 17, 2024; and

  WHEREAS, Helen White was born to John and Hazel Shippers on February
15, 1924, and graduated from Lyons Falls School; and

  WHEREAS, In 1941, Helen and Joseph White were united in marriage and
lived  in  Port Leyden before moving to Boonville, New York, where Helen
continues to reside today; the couple had five  children:  Sonja,  Bill,
Judy,  Joey  and  Jeff,  who  passed  away  in  2003, as well as several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph, who retired from Georgia Pacific Paper  Company  in
Lyons  Falls  in  1983,  passed  away in 2011 at the age of 90; her only
sibling, Bill Shippers, a World War II veteran, passed away in 2012; and

  WHEREAS, Today, Helen White is in good health and is  most  thankful
for  her  family;  she  has  a  strong  faith in God and enjoys watching
Hallmark movies; and

  WHEREAS, Helen White, 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, Helen White has enriched the  lives  of  those  around  her
through  her 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 Helen White upon the  occasion  of  celebrating  her  100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Helen White.