LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jessie Wellman Williams upon the
occasion of celebrating her 101st Birthday on February 10, 2009

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Jessie
Wellman Williams upon the occasion of celebrating her 101st Birthday on
February 10, 2009; 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, Born in Glenmore, New York, on February 10, 1908, Jessie
Wellman Williams graduated from Rome Free Academy; after high school,
she graduated from business school in Utica, New York; and
WHEREAS, Married to Henry Williams, Jessie Wellman Williams lived for
many years in Lee, New York; she served for many years on the Town of
Lee Election Board; and
WHEREAS, The mother of three children, Joan, Sandra, and Gerald,
Jessie Wellman Williams has eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren,
and two great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The 101st Birthday of Jessie Wellman Williams was celebrated
with many of her family and friends stopping by for cake and good wish-
es; and
WHEREAS, Jessie Wellman Williams worked at Portner Lumber in Lee
Center as a secretary; she also worked at Griffiss Air Force Base in the
payroll department; 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 Jessie Wellman Williams upon the occasion of celebrating
her 101st Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jessie Wellman Williams, 6 North Park Street, Camden, New
York 13316.