LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Emil Chiavetta upon the occasion
of celebrating his 105th Birthday on Wednesday, March 3, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and cele-
brate the proud and distinguished individuals who are residents of this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to
congratulate Emil Chiavetta upon the occasion of celebrating his 105th
Birthday on Wednesday, March 3, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Emil Chiavetta was born on March 3, 1905, in Brant, New York;
and
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, Emil Chiavetta and his twin brother, Samuel, were raised on a
farm and graduated from Angola High School; they moved to Olean in 1930,
where they opened a farm implement business, later expanding to include
hardware; the store was closed in the late 1960s; and
WHEREAS, This devoted family man and his wife, Nancy, had three daugh-
ters together, and were blessed with four grandchildren and one great-
grandchild; and
WHEREAS, This active gentleman played basketball and volleyball, and
was an avid fisherman, traveling as far as Labrador in northern Canada
for fishing excursions, and visiting the family's cottage on Cuba Lake;
and
WHEREAS, Emil Chiavetta, along with his brother, appeared on "The
Tonight Show" with Jay Leno at the age of 97; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated community member, Emil Chiavetta served as Exalt-
ed Ruler of the Elks, is a life member of the Allegany Knights of Colum-
bus, and honorary member of the Olean Exchange Club, a member of St.
Mary of the Angels Church, and past member of the Bartlett Country Club
and the St. Bonaventure Country Club; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to publicly
recognize those who have achieved notable success in community service
in this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Emil Chiavetta on the occasion of celebrating his 105th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Emil Chiavetta.