LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Irene Walzer Steo upon the occa-
sion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on January 17, 2010

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 Irene Walzer Steo upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birth-
day on Sunday, January 17, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Irene Walzer Steo was born on January 17, 1910, in her family
home in Irondequoit, New York; and
WHEREAS, Her father, Norris Walzer, was one of 14 children for whom
the town's Walzer and Walzford roads are named; her mother was Whilomina
Buyck, daughter of Judge Isaac Buyck; and
WHEREAS, Irene Walzer Steo attended grammar school at the little
"Hobbie" school located on Culver Road; she then went on to attend
Rochester's East High School; and
WHEREAS, Upon the completion of her schooling, Irene Walzer Steo went
to work in the cutting room at Keeler Hughman Clothing Company; she
later embarked on a second career as a typist-clerk at the Monroe County
Welfare Office; demonstrating exemplary leadership skills, she was
promoted to an Assistant Supervisor, the position from which she would
retire after 30 years of distinguished service to the office; and
WHEREAS, Irene Walzer Steo was a charter member of the Ridge-Culver
Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary and was a member at Irondequoit's
Pinegrove Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her daughter, and her two
grandchildren as well as her four great-grandchildren, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; 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 Irene Walzer Steo upon the occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday on January 17, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Irene Walzer Steo.