LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Millie Erdman upon the occasion of
her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, Millie Erdman was born in Offenburg, Baden in the Black Forest
of Germany on April 4, 1910 and now resides in Chili, New York; and
WHEREAS, She fled World War I era Germany for the United States,
settling in Rochester and, in 1933, married the late Eric Erdman; and
WHEREAS, When she arrived in Rochester she worked as an upstairs maid
for the prominent Hubbel family of East Avenue; Mr. Hubbel was George
Eastman's attorney; she also answered the doorbell and helped serve
dinners and, later in life, cleaned, ironed and babysat; and
WHEREAS, Baptized in the New Apostolic Church in Germany, quiet,
reserved and religious, Millie Erdman attends services and is a valued
member of the New Apostolic Church in Chili which this year on Easter
Sunday, April 4, 2010, her 100th Birthday, made a big party and cele-
bration for her; and
WHEREAS, Her hobbies and interests are church and travel; she loves to
go to church and also exercises regularly at the Chili Senior Center,
where she is a member of the Center's "Chain Gang" whose members crochet
and knit for migrant babies and make lap robes for veterans; 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, who has experienced the incredible
joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the
stamina and courage to savor a full life, has inspired the lives of her
many friends and family; 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 Millie Erdman upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Millie Erdman, 6 Blue Spruce Drive, Rochester, New York
14624.