LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Louise Dannenberg, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of her community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Louise Dannenberg of Pearl River, New York, died on Tuesday,
February 24, 2009, at the age of 100; and
WHEREAS, Born in Manhattan, on February 22, 1909, Louise Dannenberg
spent many happy decades residing in Pearl River, New York; and
WHEREAS, Louise Dannenberg graduated from Pearl River High School in
1927; she then attended a New Jersey business school before becoming a
secretary for a Nanuet lumber company, and later a Manhattan import-ex-
port company; and
WHEREAS, For nearly 30 years, Louise Dannenberg worked the floor at
Ringner's furniture store, where many of her co-workers truly became her
extended family; a tireless woman, she sold bedroom and dining room
sets, bureaus and dressers, well past her 99th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Even a century into life, Louise Dannenberg not only lived
independently but remained active in her community; she was a member of
the Pearl River Cemetery Association and a devoted parishioner of Zion
Lutheran Church in Westwood, New Jersey, since 1968; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Louise Dannenberg will
forever be remembered for her faith, cheerful spirit, passion for life,
and unwavering love for her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by two husbands, Alfred Bloch and Ernest Dannen-
berg, Louise Dannenberg is survived by her niece, Susan Adler; her neph-
ew, Matthew Bloch; as well as three great-nephews, numerous cousins and
countless friends; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by loving family and friends, Louise Dannen-
berg leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time
and will remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Louise Dannenberg, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Louise Dannenberg.