LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mildred Fenton upon the occasion
of celebrating her 100th Birthday on Sunday, December 6, 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, Mildred Fenton, the daughter of Carl and Josephine Mistretta
and one of 10 children, was born in New York City on December 8, 1909;
she married Wally Fenton in 1942, and lived most of her life in Jackson
Heights, Queens, New York; and
WHEREAS, Employed as a bookkeeper for the majority of her working
career, Mildred Fenton then volunteered her services to many community
organizations after she retired; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; she has been
living at the Dominican Village Assisted Living and Retirement Community
in Amityville, New York, with her sister Joan for the past 14 years; 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 Mildred Fenton upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday, to
be celebrated with a party held in her honor with many of her family
members and friends in attendance on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at the
Dominican Village Assisted Living and Retirement Community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mildred Fenton, Amityville, New York.