Bill Text: NY J02362 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Richard Dick L. Marley upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday on May 2, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-07 - ADOPTED [J02362 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02362-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2362

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Richard  "Dick" L. Marley upon the
        occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday on May 2,
        2024

  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  Richard  "Dick"  L.  Marley upon the occasion of his 100th
Birthday to be celebrated on Thursday, May  2,  2024  at  Turning  Stone
Resort  Casino  and  with  friends  and family at the Delta Lake Inn for
brunch; and

  WHEREAS, Richard Marley was born on May 2, 1924 at Memorial Hospital
in Utica, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Serving the United States at the age of 18, Richard  Marley
enlisted in the Army in November of 1942 and was honorably discharged in
February of 1946; he was stationed at West Point, serving as an official
driver,  transporting  generals  and  other  high-ranking  officials  or
dignitaries to various events and activities; and

  WHEREAS, Rising through the ranks, Richard Marley rose to  the  rank
of  corporal; after his honorable discharge, he moved with his family to
Prospect, New York in late 1946; he returned to work at the new Griffiss
Air Force Base, working there until he retired in 1970; and

  WHEREAS, From 1971 to 1985, Richard Marley went to  work  at  Mohawk
Valley  Community  College  as an auditor in the Business Office and the
head of Office Services; he then  moved  to  Clinton  in  1982,  shortly
before his retirement in 1985; and

  WHEREAS,  With  him  throughout  have  been  his  partner, Mary Jane
Presite,    three    children,    five    grandchildren,     and     two
great-grandchildren,  all  of  whom  feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and

  WHEREAS, At age 55, Richard Marley began golfing and skiing, and  he
has been a member of the Oneida Golf Club for nearly 23 years; and

  WHEREAS,  Richard  Marley,  with his zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of his 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,  Richard  Marley has enriched the lives of those around him
through his 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 Richard "Dick" L. Marley upon the occasion  of  celebrating
his 100th Birthday on May 2, 2024; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Richard "Dick" L. Marley.