Bill Text: NY K00058 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Burton Jones upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-02-22 - adopted [K00058 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00058-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 58

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

        CONGRATULATING  Burton  Jones upon the occasion of
        celebrating his 100th Birthday on February 1, 2021

  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
Burton Jones upon the occasion of  celebrating  his  100th  Birthday  on
February 1, 2021; and

  WHEREAS,  Burton Jones was one of nine children born to May (Briggs)
and Arthur Jones in  Whitesboro,  New  York,  where  he  worked  in  his
father's shop, A.A. Jones Garage on Clinton Street; and

  WHEREAS,  After being drafted into the United States Army Air Corps,
Burton Jones proudly served his country as a P-51 crew  chief  with  the
457th  Fighter  Squadron  on  Iwo  Jima  during  World  War II providing
protection  to  B-29  bombers  executing  missions  against  the   Japan
mainland; during this time, Sergeant Jones took great care to ensure the
aircraft were well maintained for their long missions; and

  WHEREAS,  Upon being honorably discharged from the military with the
rank of Staff Sergeant in early December of 1945,  Burton  Jones  worked
for  27  years at the Rome Air Depot, now known as Griffiss Air Base, in
Rome, New York, first as a heavy equipment  mechanic  and  later,  as  a
Management  Analyst  setting  time  and safety standards for hundreds of
specific mechanical jobs; and

  WHEREAS, Burton Jones met the love of  his  life  while  working  in
Rome,  and  married  Margaret  "Peg"  Jones  on January 24, 1948, at the
historic stone church Capel Cerrig, also called the Stone Meeting House,
in Remsen, New York; after more than 50 years of  marriage,  she  passed
away in 1999; and

  WHEREAS, Burton and Peg Jones settled near her family farm homestead
on  Jones  Road in Remsen, and together, they had one son, Hugh, and two
daughters, Priscilla and Wendy; a devoted family man, he loved to  spend
time with his children, eight grandchildren and great-grandson; and

  WHEREAS,  A  hard worker with an exceptional mechanical mind, Burton
Jones could build, fix or repair anything, and constructed his  home  by
hand;  he thoroughly enjoyed taking care of his house, and spent a great
deal of time toiling in his  well-kept  gardens  filled  with  beautiful
flowers; and

  WHEREAS,  Devoted to his community and fellow veterans, Burton Jones
is a member of both the Remsen United Methodist Church and VFW,  a  32nd

degree Mason and served for many years on the Board of Assessment Review
for the Town of Remsen; and

  WHEREAS,  Burton  Jones,  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,  Burton  Jones  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 Burton Jones upon the occasion  of  celebrating  his  100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Burton Jones.