LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ethel E. Edwards upon the occasion
of celebrating her 105th Birthday on July 12, 2010

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Ethel E.
Edwards upon the occasion of celebrating her 105th Birthday; and
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 vital parts of, and valuable
assets to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Grant and Annabel Brisbane of Dingle Hill
farm in the Town of Andes, New York, Ethel Emily Brisbane was born on
July 12, 1905; and
WHEREAS, Ethel Emily Brisbane attended grade school in a one-room
school house in Andes School District No. 5 on lower Dingle Hill; she
went to high school in Margaretville, New York; and
WHEREAS, On October 9, 1926, Ethel Emily Brisbane became Mrs. Clide
Edwards; she and the late Clide Edwards had three children, Gordon,
Janet, and Anne; and
WHEREAS, In 1950, Ethel E. Edwards moved with her family to Andes, New
York, where they were active in community life and members of the Andes
Grange and the United Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, Known for her baking talents, especially her delicious home-
made bread, rolls and pies, Ethel E. Edwards continues to also be
actively engaged in gardening, sewing and embroidering; she is busily
making 2011 calendars to give away as Christmas presents; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Ethel E. Edwards is a fantastic Scrabble game
participant and enthusiastic Pinochle player; and
WHEREAS, In her 105 years, Ethel E. Edwards has made great contrib-
utions to her family, church and to the entire Andes, New York, communi-
ty; 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 all those around
her; and
WHEREAS, This beloved senior citizen has enriched the lives of those
who have been privileged to know her through her joyous and sincere love
for others, and through the quiescent charm and wisdom which come 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 Ethel E. Edwards upon the occasion of celebrating her 105th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ethel E. Edwards, 37 High Street, Andes, New York 13731.