LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Charles Cobb upon the occasion of
his 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, The son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cobb, Charles Cobb was born on
April 25, 1910 in Bangor, New York; he and his late wife, Margurette,
once lived in Norfolk, New York and his work led him to live in many
other places as well; and
WHEREAS, Charles Cobb is currently a resident of the St. Regis Nursing
Home in Massena, where, on April 25, 2010, his brother, Clarence Cobb;
his son, Jim Cobb; and Margurette's son, Harry Jim Hill, joined him to
celebrate his 100th Birthday; and
WHEREAS, Charles Cobb started out in life farming, then worked in
several construction occupations and in gold and silver mines; and
WHEREAS, He helped build Pine Camp in Watertown and the Pentagon in
Washington, D.C. as well as many homes in Nevada and California; and
WHEREAS, A man of many talents, Charles Cobb made most of the furni-
ture for his home and was well-known for the many, many animals he hand
carved, several of which he has generously given to the Norfolk Museum;
and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; he continues
to be a member of Free and Accepted Masons Northstar Lodge No. 107 in
Brushton and is also a longtime member of the Kerak Temple Shrine in
Reno, Nevada; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man, 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 his
many friends and family; and
WHEREAS, This beloved man has enriched the lives of those around him
through his 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 Charles Cobb upon the occasion of the celebration of his
100th Birthday on April 25, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles Cobb.