LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Helen Grund upon the occasion of
the celebration of her 100th Birthday on March 21, 2010

WHEREAS, Helen Grund, of Narrowsburg, New York, was born in Brooklyn on
March 21, 1910; and
WHEREAS, She and her late husband Carl, owned and operated a dairy
farm in Cochecton Center for more than 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Helen Grund is the oldest living member of St. Paul's Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church in Narrowsburg, where her reputation as a cook
and baker is legendary; over the years, she baked hundreds of coffee
cakes and prepared a wide variety of delicious dishes for church dinners
and fundraisers; and
WHEREAS, Until two years ago, she regularly attended St. Paul's 9:30
a.m. Sunday service; and
WHEREAS, Helen Grand currently resides at the Wolfe Family Home for
Adults in Narrowsburg, where on March 21, 2010, she joyously celebrated
her 100th Birthday surrounded by family and friends at a party hosted by
the Grund Family and enjoyed receiving a card signed by members of St.
Paul's as well as a special letter from Bishop Robert Rimbo of the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church of America's Metropolitan New York Synod; 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, who has experienced the incredible
joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the
stamina and courage to savor a full life, has inspired the lives of her
many friends and family; 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 Helen Grund upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Helen Grund.