Bill Text: NY J01909 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1909

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Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Josephine E. O'Connell upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-12 - ADOPTED [J01909 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01909-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1909

BY: Senator WALCZYK

        CONGRATULATING  Josephine  E.  O'Connell  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  Josephine  E.    O'Connell  upon the occasion of her 100th
Birthday on Thursday, February 15, 2024; and

  WHEREAS, Josephine E. O'Connell is a lifetime resident of  the  Town
of  Lake  Pleasant,  New  York;  she  has  the  distinction  of  being a
descendant of one of the town's founding families; and

  WHEREAS, In honor of this momentous milestone, the town has declared
February 15, 2024, to be "Josephine E. O'Connell Day"; and

  WHEREAS, Appointed  by  President  Harry  S.  Truman,  Josephine  E.
O'Connell  faithfully served as Postmaster in Lake Pleasant from the age
of 21 until her retirement; and

  WHEREAS, To celebrate Josephine E. O'Connell's life and special day,
her community sent birthday cards to her, keeping her mailbox  full  for
more than a week; and

  WHEREAS,  As  an  active  member  of  her  community,  Josephine  E.
O'Connell volunteered her time and efforts  to  assist  the  Red  Cross,
Hamilton   County's   medical  services  (TWIGS),  and  numerous  school
programs; and

  WHEREAS, Josephine E. O'Connell, known for  her  joy  and  festivity
throughout her century-long life, has inspired and enhanced the lives of
her beloved 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, Josephine E. O'Connell has  enriched  the  lives  of  those
around  her  through  her joyous and sincere love for others and through
the vibrant charm and infinite wisdom which come 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

outstanding  achievements  of this Nation 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 Josephine E. O'Connell upon the occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Josephine E. O'Connell.