Senate Resolution No. 2405

BY: Senator RITCHIE

        CONGRATULATING  Anita Kennedy upon the occasion of
        celebrating her 100th Birthday on October 3, 2019

  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  Anita  Kennedy  upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and

  WHEREAS, Born of October  3,  1919,  Anita  Kennedy  is  a  longtime
resident of Ogdensburg, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Anita  Kennedy  and  her  husband,  Curtis,  raised  seven
wonderful  children;  today,  she  is  the  loving  grandmother  of   21
grandchildren,        51       great-grandchildren,       and       nine
great-great-grandchildren; and

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

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Anita Kennedy.