LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Santa Curto 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
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Santa
Curto upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; a party was
held in her honor at the home of her nephew Charlie and his wife,
Martha, in Niskayuna, New York, on Friday, February 19, 2010; in attend-
ance for this auspicious occasion were many friends and family members;
and
WHEREAS, Santa was born to Felice and Maria Mastroieni on February 18,
1910, in Antillo, Italy; she is the loving sister of Teresa, who still
lives next door to her, and Joseph who resides in Arizona; and
WHEREAS, Santa came to the United States at the young age of 11, where
the Mastroieni family made their home on Lowell Street in Colonie, New
York; although the number of the house might have changed, the street at
which she lives has remained the same for the past nine decades; and
WHEREAS, Santa was employed as a seamstress for Montague; she married
her husband, the late Paul Curto, and together they enjoyed more than 50
years as man and wife; her sister, Teresa, incidentally, married Paul's
brother; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, who loved to sew and garden,
and who still enjoys cooking, has inspired and enhanced the lives of her
family, including numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a legion of
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, Santa Curto 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 Santa Curto upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Santa Curto, 80 Lowell Street, Albany, New York 12205.