LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Florence Hagan 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 Hagan was born on May 27, 1910, on Blandina Street
in Utica, New York; she was one of seven children and the daughter of a
shoe cobbler; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Alive for two World Wars, the Great Depression, the roaring
20s and the Civil Rights Movement, this distinguished woman has experi-
enced the incredible joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for
those with the stamina and courage to savor a full life; and
WHEREAS, She recalls the rough times during the Great Depression when
her family had to turn to food stamps, and before that, the times they
relied on leftovers from the local grocers; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Utica Free Academy, Florence Hagan was employed
as a secretary, and is extremely proud of her hometown of Utica and the
character for which it stands; and
WHEREAS, According to Florence Hagan, if you want to live to be 100
years old, three things are of importance: pray often, surround yourself
with people you love, and play a lot of bridge; and
WHEREAS, Florence Hagan 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 Hagan upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to
be celebrated with two parties, one with her friends and another with
her family; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Florence Hagan, West Utica, New York.