LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Doris Rice upon the occasion of
celebrating her 100th Birthday on January 28, 2009

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 Doris Rice upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on
Wednesday, January 28, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Doris Rice celebrated this most auspicious occasion
surrounded by her family and friends, who traveled from all around the
country to join her in the festivities; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 28, 1909, Doris Rice was a native of Syra-
cuse, New York, where she worked at the Kemper Insurance Group for some
34 years; and
WHEREAS, In 1966, while vacationing on a cruise to Bermuda, Doris Rice
met her future husband, Harold G. Rice of Rome, New York; and
WHEREAS, Upon her return, Doris Rice retired from the insurance compa-
ny on August 31, 1966, and was married just ten days later on September
10, 1966; the couple decided to reside in Rome, New York; and
WHEREAS, Although she had retired, Doris Rice was not one for sitting
around; she became very active in her new hometown and has a long list
of civic organizations that she was associated with over the years; and
WHEREAS, Doris Rice was on the board of the "Rome Home," the assistant
treasurer for the D.A.R., a member of the Twigs, and a past president of
the Wednesday Morning Club; she was also a strong advocate for the Rome
Humane Society; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Doris Rice is a devoted parishioner of the First
Presbyterian Church, where she once served as president of the woman's
guild; 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 Doris Rice upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Doris Rice.