LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Marion White upon the occasion of
her 100th Birthday to be celebrated on May 21, 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Marion White upon the occasion of her 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 on November 13, 1909, in Amsterdam, New York, Marion
White left home at the age of 18 to attend Nurses Training at St. Luke's
Hospital in New York City; she then went to work for Public Health in
Brooklyn, New York, for the next six years; and
WHEREAS, After leaving Public Health, she studied at Teachers Univer-
sity College, and then went to La Paz, Boliva, Peru, and worked at a
surgical hospital before returning to St. Luke's in New York City, where
she stayed for the next for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Marion White served her country for three years as a member
of the Army Nurse Corps as a 1st Lieutenant during World War II; she
came home after her mother died to be with her father and brother, and
worked at Albany Medical Center and then a nursing home in Glendale, New
York; and
WHEREAS, After residing in Amsterdam, New York, for 30 years, Marion
White retired and moved to Sacandaga Lake; she has been a resident of
Diamond Ridge for the past 12 years; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; she has expe-
rienced the incredible joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved
for those with the stamina and courage to savor a full life; and
WHEREAS, Marion White 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 custom 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 Marion White upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marion White.