LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Grace E. Gay upon the occasion of
her 102nd Birthday on September 21, 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 Grace E. Gay upon the occasion of her 102nd Birthday on September
21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Grace E. Gay is an active resident at the Dominican Village,
a nonsectarian, 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 Grace E. Gay at its
Annual Dinner Dance to be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 21, 1908, Grace E. Gay is the daughter of
Adele Bourgeau and Elliott Seagraves; she has two sisters, Adele and
Flora as well as two brothers, Elliott and Donald; and
WHEREAS, The family originally lived in Brooklyn, then moved to East
Rockaway where they remained until 1926, when they relocated to Island
Park; and
WHEREAS, Grace married Albert Gay from Upstate New York; together,
they had a daughter, Jeanne, who was born in 1928; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Grace E. Gay commuted to Downtown Manhattan
where she worked for an insurance agency; she was also employed at Lido
Beach Country Club; and
WHEREAS, A woman of great faith, Grace E. Gay was very involved with
her church, United Methodist Church in Island Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Grace E. Gay has four grandchildren, Ellen, Steven, Joanne
and Matthew, and three great-grandchildren, Evan, Kelsey, and Neil; and
WHEREAS, Grace E. Gay moved to Dominican Village in 2004; she enjoys
feeding the birds, gardening, crocheting and watching her sun plants
grow in springtime; 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 Grace E. Gay upon the occasion of her 102nd Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Grace E. Gay.