Bill Text: NY J03212 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Mary Misterka-Pendel upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on May 28, 2020
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03212 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J03212-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 3212 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Mary Misterka-Pendel upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on May 28, 2020 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Mary Misterka-Pendel upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday which was celebrated on Thursday, May 28, 2020, with her cousins from North Carolina and Maryland at her home on Dudley Avenue in Yorkville, New York; and WHEREAS, In her honor, the village declared May 28th as Mary Misterka-Pendel Day; to further show their love and respect for this remarkable woman, the Yorkville Police and Fire Department led a procession in front of her home, and her family members, friends and neighbors held festive signs, balloons and decorations to mark the milestone; and WHEREAS, Mary Misterka-Pendel, 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, Mary Misterka-Pendel 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 Mary Misterka-Pendel upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mary Misterka-Pendel.