LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Elizabeth Marion Grasso upon the
occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on April 1, 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 Elizabeth Marion Grasso upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday on Thursday, April 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 1, 1910, in Utica, New York, Elizabeth Marion
Grasso is the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose Morosco and was one
of fourteen children; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Betty, Elizabeth Marion Grasso
attended Mt. Carmel Elementary School, where her favorite subjects were
math and spelling; and
WHEREAS, In order to help support her large family, Elizabeth Marion
Grasso began to work at the age of 14 in the local knitting mills; she
worked there for two years before becoming employed at Kenwell, where
she sold baseballs for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 36, Elizabeth Marion Grasso married the late
Vito Grasso on October 29, 1946, in Mt. Carmel Church; together, they
had three children, Anthony, Vito Jr., and RoseAnn; today, she is the
proud grandmother of four children and one great-granddaughter; 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 Elizabeth Marion Grasso upon the occasion of celebrating
her 100th Birthday on April 1, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Elizabeth Marion Grasso.