LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Florence Schorb Herberger upon the
occasion of celebrating her 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, Florence Schorb Herberger was born on May 14, 1910, in Sworm-
ville, New York; she will celebrate her 100th Birthday with a Mass at
St. Mary's Church, followed by a reception in St. Mary's School Hall on
Sunday, May 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Florence Schorb Herberger graduated from Neumann High School
and completed her teacher's training at the Buffalo Normal School, now
Buffalo State College; and
WHEREAS, Florence then taught at several one-room schoolhouses before
marrying Al Herberger in 1936; after the Herbergers opened a grocery
store and meat market in 1943, Florence worked alongside Al while rais-
ing their six wonderful children; and
WHEREAS, After closing the store in 1958, Florence went back to teach-
ing and taught 5th grade at St. Mary's Elementary School until 1974;
after her husband died in 1987, she became active at St. Mary's Church
volunteering her time and energies until just recently; and
WHEREAS, Subsequently, she earned the St. Joseph the Worker Award from
then Bishop Henry J. Mansell in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the community she loves so well, Florence Schorb
Herberger is a life member of the Swormville Fire Company Ladies Auxil-
iary, and still resides in her home in Swormville, New York; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her children, Florence Schorb Herberger is the
proud grandmother of 29 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and two
great-great-grandchildren; 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 woman 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 Florence Schorb Herberger upon the occasion of her 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Florence Schorb Herberger.