LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Maria Virginia Driscoll upon the
occasion of her 102nd Birthday on February 22, 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 Maria Virginia Driscoll upon the occasion of her 102nd Birthday on
February 22, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Maria V. Driscoll is an active resident at the Dominican
Village, a non-sectarian, not-for-profit Independent and Assisted Living
Retirement Community, located in Amityville, Long Island, New York and
sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic; and
WHEREAS, The Dominican Village will recognize Maria V. Driscoll at its
Annual Dinner Dance to be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 22, 1908, Maria V. Driscoll is the daughter
of James Beattie and Agnes Walsh; her father had immigrated to New York
from Scotland and her mother from Ireland; she also had two brothers,
James and William; and
WHEREAS, Maria met her future husband, Joseph Driscoll, at a USO dance
in Manhattan in 1933; they were soon married and moved to Brooklyn and
later to Valley Stream, where they raised their family; and
WHEREAS, Maria V. Driscoll and her husband were one of the founding
families of Blessed Sacrament Parish; she returned to the work force in
1954 and held a position with the Valley Stream School District for 23
years before retiring and taking a part time position in the Office of
the Diocese of Rockville Centre; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Today, Maria V. Driscoll is the proud mother of three chil-
dren, and has eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Maria V. Driscoll moved to Dominican Village in 2003 and is a
vital contributor to the community; she is the representative for her
building at the Resident Council meetings and also enjoys playing
bridge, bingo and Mahjongg; 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 Maria Virginia Driscoll upon the occasion of her 102nd
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Maria Virginia Driscoll.