LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ruth Border upon the occasion of
celebrating her 105th Birthday on March 1, 2009

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Ruth
Border upon the occasion of celebrating her 105th Birthday on March 1,
2009, with a party held in her honor at ElderWood Health Care at Heath-
wood, where she has been a resident since 2002; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Border and her family, which included her five brothers
and sisters, lived on a 150-acre farm on Fletcher Street in Tonawanda,
New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1936, Ruth married George Border, and together they raised
one son, Thomas; today Ruth is the proud grandmother of two grandchil-
dren, and one great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; 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 lady 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 Ruth Border upon the occasion of her 105th Birthday; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ruth Border, ElderWood Health Care at Heathwood.