LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Lavern Quell upon the occasion of
celebrating his 100th Birthday

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Lavern Quell upon the occasion of his 100th Birthday to be celebrated by
the Diamond Ridge Retirement Community in Troy, New York, at its "Honor-
ing Our Vets" ceremony on Friday, May 21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born in the Town of Sand Lake, New York, on October 4, 1909,
to Charles and Minnie Quell, Lavern had two brothers, Charles and
Gilbert and one sister, Margaret; he has lived in the Burden Lake area
most of his life, and it is there that he met his future wife, Marie;
and
WHEREAS, Lavern Quell's grandmother was the oldest citizen in the Town
of Sand Lake, so between his grandmother's genes, and his cocoa butter
and prayers is his reason for living to be 100 years old, and without
having wrinkles; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known to family on his sister's side as
"Boots", Lavern Quell had to work at an early age to help his family due
to the untimely death of his father; and
WHEREAS, Lavern Quell served his country as a member of the United
States Army in the Signal Corps as a radio operator, stationed in Italy,
and traveled all over the world; and
WHEREAS, After his service, Lavern Quell worked at Faith Mills and
then as a handyman in his community; one job consisted of working for
the Butler family in Sand Lake doing all different kinds of jobs, even
driving the family back and forth to New York City on a regular basis;
and
WHEREAS, Lavern and Marie Quell spent every winter in Jupiter, Flori-
da, driving down in October and coming home in April; while there, he
would catch fish and then sell them to make extra money; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man 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 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 Lavern Quell upon the occasion of his 100th Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lavern Quell.