LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mathilde Murken upon the occasion
of her 100th birthday

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, Born on June 6, 1909, Mathilde Murken and her husband
emigrated from Germany in the 1920s; they bought and lived behind a
delicatessen in Bay Ridge; the Murkens subsequently bought a deli in
Baldwin; and
WHEREAS, Mathilde Murken has lived in Greenwood Village for approxi-
mately 25 years, since the retirement of her husband and for the past 15
years, she has lived independently until age 99; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her nephew, Peter, her niece,
Joan, and her cousin, Anna, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
her life and rejoice in her achievements; 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 Mathilde Murken upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mathilde Murken.