LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Madeline Brown upon the occasion
of celebrating her 100th Birthday on January 4, 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 Madeline Brown upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday
on Monday, January 4, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Brown marked this most auspicious occasion
surrounded by her family and friends at a surprise party held at the
home of her niece, Kathi Marmo, on Sunday, January 3, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 4, 1910, Madeline (Disciorio) Brown is a
native of New York City; she is the oldest of nine children and was
raised in the quiet Livingston County town of Mount Morris; and
WHEREAS, Common for the times, Madeline Brown worked as a child help-
ing with crops on nearby farms from three in the morning until seven,
when it was time to go to school; after graduating from the eighth grade
at St. Patrick's, she went to work in a knitting mill and later a
canning factory; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Brown met her husband, John, in Sonyea, New York,
after a mutual friend introduced the two of them; soon thereafter, a
lifelong relationship began and they were married in 1939; and
WHEREAS, While John Brown studied to become a licensed practical
nurse, Madeline Brown also took classes at James Monroe High School,
earning her high school equivalency; she later obtained an Associate's
degree, becoming an occupational therapist; and
WHEREAS, Their son, John, was born in 1945, followed two years later
by a daughter, Elaine; today, she is the proud grandmother of five
grandchildren and has eight great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Brown, long retired, still works out daily on the
treadmill and volunteers monthly at the Perinton Community Center, and
attributes her longevity to hard work; and
WHEREAS, Her son, John, moved his family to Perinton in 1977, and
Madeline Brown moved in with them in 1992, after living in Brighton for
28 years; 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 Madeline Brown upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday on January 4, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Madeline Brown.