LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Howard F. Otte upon the occasion
of celebrating his 100th Birthday on April 11, 2009

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, Howard Frank Otte was born on April 11, 1909, in the Bronx,
New York; and
WHEREAS, During his childhood, Howard F. Otte and his family moved to
Maine and later returned to New York where he attended Richmond Hill
High School in Queens; and
WHEREAS, Shortly thereafter, he went to work on Wall Street; after the
1929 crash, Howard began working for the family business, the Ottman
Company, which was founded in 1859, and is one of the oldest New York
meat-processing concerns; and
WHEREAS, Howard F. Otte retired after many years of distinguished
service as Treasurer of the company; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man 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, A Master Mason, Howard F. Otte is also a master at coin and
stamp collecting, and owns an impressive array of these fine collect-
ibles; and
WHEREAS, Presently, Howard F. Otte and his wife, Helga, live in Garden
City, New York; he is a member of the Retired Men's Club of Garden City,
and enjoys bowling, pool, golf and traveling to Atlantic City; and
WHEREAS, This beloved gentleman 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 recog-
nize 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 Howard F. Otte upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday on April 11, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Howard F. Otte, Garden City, New York.