LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gladys Riley upon the occasion of
her 100th Birthday and paying tribute to her as she is honored by the
St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens on May 2, 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 in the State of New
York; and
WHEREAS, Born 100 years ago, Gladys Riley will joyously celebrate her
100th Birthday on June 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate this
exceptional centenarian, Gladys Riley upon the occasion of her 100th
Birthday and is pleased to pay tribute to her as she is honored by the
St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens on May 2, 2009; and
WHEREAS, In fitting tribute to Gladys Riley, she will be recognized as
the eldest member of the Clifton-Fine Seniors Club of St. Lawrence Coun-
ty at the Council's 38th Annual Mayfest celebration, to be held at the
Massena Community Center in Massena, New York on Saturday, May 2, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife, mother of four, grandmother, and teacher,
Gladys Riley graduated from Potsdam Normal School in 1930 and earned a
bachelor's degree in 1965, at age 56; she enjoyed a career in teaching
for many years and continues to live independently at her home in Newton
Falls; and
WHEREAS, Gladys Riley's current schedule includes playing bridge,
going to church weekly, attending Retired Teachers and Clifton-Fine
Seniors Club meetings and Birthday Club dinners, and serving as a dedi-
cated School Board Observer; 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 the lives of her
many friends and family; and
WHEREAS, Gladys Riley, clearly an active and industrious woman, has
enriched the lives of those around her through her sincere love and
respect for others, generously sharing the quiescent charm and wisdom
which comes only from a fullness of years and from experiencing life to
its fullest; 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
over the course of their noteworthy lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Gladys Riley upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday and to
pay tribute to her as she is honored by the St. Lawrence County Council
of Senior Citizens at its 38th Annual Mayfest on May 2, 2009; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gladys Riley with the best wishes of this Legislative Body.