LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Estelle Carver upon the occasion
of celebrating her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Estelle
Carver upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; 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 vital parts of, and valuable
assets to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Estelle Carver was born on April 22, 1909, in Thomaston,
Maine; she will celebrate her 100th birthday on April 22, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Growing up in Rockland, Maine, Estelle Carver graduated from
Farmington Teachers College and taught Kindergarten through sixth grade
in a one-room school house in Rockland; and
WHEREAS, Estelle Carver was married on September 30, 1935, to the late
Howard French Carver; they relocated to the Rochester, New York area,
settling in Brighton; and
WHEREAS, The loving mother of two children, Linda and John, Estelle
Carver was an exceptional homemaker, as well as being active in the
community; and
WHEREAS, Estelle Carver was a member of the RIT Women's Council, the
Rochester Garden Club, and President of the Century Club, as well as an
active golfer at The Country Club of Rochester; and
WHEREAS, Currently residing in Pittsford, New York, with her two chil-
dren, six grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren, Estelle Carver
plans to spend her summer at Canandaigua Lake as she has done every year
since 1964; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman, who has experienced the incredible
joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the
stamina and courage to savor a full life, has inspired all those around
her; and
WHEREAS, This beloved senior citizen has enriched the lives of those
who have been privileged to know her through her joyous and sincere love
for others, and through the quiescent charm and wisdom which come 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 Estelle Carver upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Estelle Carver, Pittsford, New York.