LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Samuel Portnoy upon the occasion
of his 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, Samuel Portnoy was born in Russia on April 22, 1909; he came to
New York City with his family as an infant and eventually resided in
Schenectady, New York; and
WHEREAS, Samuel Portnoy attended Fordham University, graduating from
its School of Pharmacy, and practiced his profession for more than 40
years; and
WHEREAS, Samuel Portnoy was married to his devoted Rose for 78 years
and has two daughters, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren,
all of whom are proud to be part of his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a track star and played golf and bowled until he was
89; he currently resides at Sunset Wood in New Hartford, New York, where
he enjoys reading and remains an avid, lifetime Yankee fan; 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, 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 his
many friends and family; and
WHEREAS, This beloved man 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 Samuel Portnoy upon the occasion of his 100th Birthday on
April 22, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Samuel Portnoy.