Bill Text: NY K02207 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Ruth Carr Tompkins upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-05-16 - adopted [K02207 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-K02207-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 2207 BY: M. of A. Tague CONGRATULATING Ruth Carr Tompkins upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday 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 Ruth Carr Tompkins upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to be celebrated on Friday, November 22, 2024; and WHEREAS, Ruth Carr Tompkins 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, Ruth Carr was born to Arthur and Rachel Carr in Coxsackie, New York, on November 22, 1924; she and her two sisters grew up on a farm in New Baltimore, New York; until high school, she attended a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Coxsackie High School at the age of 16; and WHEREAS, During World War II, Ruth Carr worked as a secretary for General Electric (GE) in Schenectady, residing in a boarding house and commuting home on the train every weekend; and WHEREAS, On July 14, 1946, Ruth Carr began her 64-year marriage to Floyd Tompkins; employed as a Senior Claims Examiner for the New York State Insurance Fund in Albany, she dedicated 30 years to the company before her retirement in 1983; and WHEREAS, Ruth Carr Tompkins resided in Ravena, New York, for 53 years prior to moving Greenville Country Estates in 1999; she remains quite active in community organizations in Ravena and Greenville, continuing to organize outings for residents of Greenville Country Estates; and WHEREAS, With her zest for life, this exceptional centenarian has inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; she has truly enriched those around her through her joyous and sincere love for others and through the profound charm and 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 magnificent 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 Ruth Carr Tompkins upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ruth Carr Tompkins.