2009-J547
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating George Hansen upon the occasion of
his 100th Birthday
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay proper tribute
to those individuals of great character and years who have inspired and
brought pride to our majestic Empire State with their strong contrib-
utions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late George Hansen upon the occasion of his 100th Birthday; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Liberty, New York, George Hansen was
born on February 8, 1909, in New York City, and grew up in Auburn, New
York; and
WHEREAS, George Hansen graduated from Michigan State, where he majored
in Science and Physical Education, and began his teaching career; and
WHEREAS, In 1942, George Hansen enlisted in the Army Air Corps, the
precursor to the United States Air Force, where he was a pilot and
trainer in World War II; and
WHEREAS, George Hansen married Lois Warner on March 2, 1944, and the
couple moved to Liberty, New York, in 1948, where he was a school
science teacher at Liberty High for almost 30 years, as well as a coach
for many different teams; and
WHEREAS, Truly an extraordinary person who has led an exemplary life
of humanitarian service, George Hansen is defined by simple modesty and
a boundless energy that is amazing and inspiring; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional and beloved man, George Hansen 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, With George Hansen throughout have been his daughter, Ginny
Yaun, and her husband Deming, and two grandsons, Adam and Andrew, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate George Hansen upon the occasion of his 100th Birthday, and
to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George Hansen.