LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Rose Hallock upon the occasion of
celebrating her 100th Birthday on Friday, July 3, 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, Rose Hallock was born on July 3, 1909; she is the widow of
Washingtonville's one and only police officer in his time, Russell,
Sr., whom she married in 1938; and
WHEREAS, Rose's parents immigrated to the United States from Lithuania
to work in a shoe factory; she was born in Binghamton, New York,
attended Albany State for her teaching degree, and subsequently taught
in the Washingtonville School District, beginning her career in 1932;
and
WHEREAS, Rose Hallock eventually became the school district
clerk/treasurer until going back to school for her Master's degree in
1962; she then worked for the Warwick School District until her retire-
ment in 1971; and
WHEREAS, Rose Hallock, who loved to paint and was involved in St.
Anne's Church Sewing Club, 60+ Club and Meals-on-Wheels, is the proud
mother of two loving children, Russell and Diana; 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 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, This beloved woman has enriched the lives of those around her
through her 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 Rose Hallock 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 Rose Hallock.