LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ann Gregor upon the occasion of
celebrating her 100th Birthday on January 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Ann Gregor upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday
surrounded by family and friends at a reception held on Sunday, January
11, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Ines and Harris Watrous, Ann Gregor was born
in Corry, Pennsylvania, on January 11, 1909; and
WHEREAS, She married John Gregor in December 1928; together, they
moved to Jamestown, New York, and had three children; today she is the
proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and has 17 great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Ann Gregor was always very active in her husband's business,
her church as well as the Jamestown community; until recently, she
volunteered for RSVP; today, she takes pleasure in visiting with family,
attending church, reading from the Bible daily, and working puzzles; she
is active with the Red Hat Society and enjoys bingo; 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 lady 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 Ann Gregor upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ann Gregor.