LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Elsie Sauntry upon the occasion of
celebrating her 106th Birthday

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 Elsie Sauntry upon the occasion of celebrating her 106th Birthday
with a party held in her honor with many family members and friends in
attendance on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at the home of Catherine
Babcock; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 29, 1904, in New York City to Frank and Walli
Lobig, Elsie Sauntry was the second oldest of four children; her parents
emigrated from Germany in the late 1890s, and moved the family to
Newburgh, New York, when Elsie was just a toddler; she has resided in
the Newburgh/New Windsor area ever since; and
WHEREAS, In November of 1927, Elsie married John J. Sauntry and
together they had two children, John, Jr. and Barbara Ann; today, Elsie
is the proud grandmother of John DeLuca and Mary Ellen DeLuca Kreder;
and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; 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 Elsie Sauntry upon the occasion of her 106th Birthday on
March 29, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Elsie Sauntry, 364 Quaker Street, Wallkill, New York 12589.