LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Alvida Oline Huseby Putz upon the
occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on June 10, 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Alvida Oline Huseby Putz upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday on Wednesday, June 10, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Maymie, Alvida O. Putz was born on
June 10, 1909, the tenth child of Inga Asperheim Nelson and Johan Ole
Huseby; her parents, both natives of Norway, were strangers when they
immigrated to America in 1885; her mother was from Bergen and her father
was a native of Trondheim; today, both of her parents' names are
inscribed on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor at Ellis Island, New
York City; and
WHEREAS, Raised and educated in Brainerd, Minnesota, Alvida O. Putz
was an extremely talented student who after taking proficiency exams
skipped both the third and eleventh grades; and
WHEREAS, While a Senior at Brainerd High School, Alvida O. Putz met
the captain of the football team, a running back named Russell Putz;
they were sweethearts from then on graduating together in 1927; and
WHEREAS, Russell Putz entered college in Minneapolis and Alvida O.
Putz took a job at a local department store; after graduating from
college, Russell became an electrical engineer for Cargill Grain Co. in
Minneapolis; however, he was soon transferred to the newly established
Albany, New York, Cargill located in the Port of Albany; and
WHEREAS, As a result, Alvida O. Putz said goodbye to her family,
boarded a train, and traveled to Albany, New York, to marry Russell in
1934; they resided in Delmar, New York, for over 50 years in the home
that Russell built and designed himself; and
WHEREAS, Alvida and Russell Putz were married for 66 years until his
passing in 2001; their beautiful union created two wonderful children,
Barbara and David, who serve as a testament of their parents' love and
devotion; Alvida also has four grandchildren and four great-grandchil-
dren; and
WHEREAS, Alvida O. Putz has witnessed 19 Presidencies and voted in 14
Presidential elections; today, she reads three newspapers daily to keep
abreast of world events; she also continues to follow football, often
winning the family football pool; 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 Alvida O. Putz upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alvida O. Putz.