LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Antoinette Vicinanza upon the
occasion of her 100th Birthday on March 20, 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 Antoinette Vicinanza upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday on
March 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Antoinette Vicinanza 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 Antoinette Vicinanza at
its Annual Dinner Dance to be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn on March 20, 1910, Antoinette Vicinanza is
the daughter of Lucille and Frank D'Aniello and has five brothers and
four sisters; and
WHEREAS, Antoinette Vicinanza married Phillip in 1928; together, they
had two children, Lucille and Phillip; they raised their family in
Brooklyn until 1974 at which time they moved to Lynbrook, where she
helped her husband in his electrical appliance store; she moved to
Dominican Village 11 years ago; 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 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 Antoinette Vicinanza upon the occasion of her 100th Birth-
day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Antoinette Vicinanza.