LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Muriel Ginsberg upon the occasion of
celebrating her 100th Birthday on November 12, 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 honor
Muriel Ginsberg upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday at
the Wild Center on Thursday, November 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her lifetime, Muriel Ginsberg has been a key civic
and business leader, volunteering her time and sharing her resources
generously to aid many local groups and projects; and
WHEREAS, Muriel Ginsberg is known by many as the grand lady of the
Park Street retail community, as she successfully operated Tupper Lake's
premier department store that carried her family's name; and
WHEREAS, After earning a degree from Syracuse University and working
in New York City, Muriel Ginsberg returned home to Tupper Lake to work
side by side with her parents at Ginsberg's Department Store; and
WHEREAS, Muriel Ginsberg worked closely with her parents Mose and May
over the years until their passing in the mid-1970s, she then managed
the store by herself until 1981, when she sold it; and
WHEREAS, Muriel Ginsberg wore many hats while managing the store,
doing everything from buying wares, to working the floor as a sales
clerk, to designing the store windows; she was also a big believer in
the importance of advertising, and designed most of the ads published
over the years for the store; and
WHEREAS, The Ginsberg's Department Store had been in the family for 84
years, it was not only a family enterprise but a commercial landmark; in
the late 1970s it was recognized as the "oldest family business" in New
York State; and
WHEREAS, Following in the footsteps of her father, Muriel Ginsberg
also devoted great efforts to community service heading fund drives
annually for the Girl Scouts and the Mercy General Hospital Auxiliary
and spearheading campaigns for the Tupper Lake Business and Professional
Women's Club; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Muriel Ginsberg established the Mose and May Gins-
berg scholarship which has produced substantial awards since then each
year to deserving male and female graduates; and
WHEREAS, Muriel Ginsberg has also given her robust support to numerous
community projects, including the creation of the Rotary Club Track and
Field and the new Wild Center; and
WHEREAS, In her retirement years, Muriel Ginsberg was active in the
restoration of the Beth Joseph Synagogue and its development as a museum
and performing site; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her efforts of in-depth magnitude, Muriel
Ginsberg has received many awards and accolades throughout her lifetime;
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 Muriel Ginsberg upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday on November 12, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Muriel Ginsberg.