LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Pauline Bartlett upon the occasion
of her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, Truly an extraordinary person who has led an exemplary life of
humanitarian service, Pauline Bartlett is defined by simple modesty and
a boundless energy that is amazing and inspiring; 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, who has experienced the incredible
joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the
stamina and courage to savor a full life, has inspired the lives of her
many friends and family; 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, Pauline Bartlett was born on February 8, 1909, in Otego, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Pauline Bartlett was baptized at the Methodist Church in
Wells Bridge in 1922; she graduated from Unadilla High School in 1927
and soon after, she met her husband, the late Bennett Bartlett; and
WHEREAS, In 1929, Pauline Bartlett attended Normal School in Oneonta;
the next year on June 28, 1930, Pauline and Bennett were married in the
Otego Methodist parsonage; and
WHEREAS, The Bartlett's first child, Nancy Belle, was born in 1942 and
their second daughter, the late Deborah Alice, was born in 1950; 11
years after Deborah Alice's birth, Pauline went to work for
Scintilla/Bendix where she was employed for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Because she loved to write, Pauline Bartlett also worked for
the Walton Reporter; artistically talented, she attended the Wyoming
Seminary in Pennsylvania where she took art courses; and
WHEREAS, For forty plus years Pauline Bartlett has lived in her
Unadilla home; she enjoys the loving support of her daughter, Nancy, her
five grandchildren, and her 12 great-grandchildren; 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 Pauline Bartlett upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Pauline Bartlett.