LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Frances Misso upon the occasion of
her 103rd Birthday on November 29, 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 Frances Misso upon the occasion of her 103rd Birthday on November
29, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Frances Misso is an active resident at the Dominican Village,
a non-sectarian, not-for-profit Independent and Assisted Living Retire-
ment Community, located in Amityville, Long Island, New York and spon-
sored by the Sisters of St. Dominic; and
WHEREAS, The Dominican Village will recognize Frances Misso at its
Annual Dinner Dance to be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 29, 1907, Frances Misso is the second of
seven children of Antoinette and Michael Giammalvo; she was raised in
Brooklyn and as a child had many responsibilities as the "Big Sister" of
the family; and
WHEREAS, After her father died at the age of 40, Frances Misso left
high school to help support her family; with no special training, she
obtained an office position as a typist and became very proficient;
through the years, she continued to advance and became an executive and
legal secretary; and
WHEREAS, Frances Misso married Albert Palumbo in 1926 and two years
later they had a son, Salvatore, who gave the ultimate sacrifice while
serving in the Army of Occupation after World War II; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, One of the original residents of Dominican Village, Frances
Misso traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad; she
has shared her wonderful experiences with descriptive, beautiful
letters; her creativity and talent are also evident in the poems she
writes for her loved ones; as a child she developed the love of reading
which she continues to enjoy today; 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 Frances Misso upon the occasion of her 103rd Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frances Misso.