LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Anthony Ferrara upon the occasion
of celebrating his 100th Birthday

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 Anthony Ferrara upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birth-
day; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Ferrara will be surrounded by his family and friends
as he celebrates this milestone occasion at a party to be held on Thurs-
day, February 11, 2010; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Ferrara is the proud father of three, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Stony Point, New York, Anthony Ferrara was born
in South Brooklyn and moved to Bensonhurst in 1938, when he married; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Ferrara has had several careers; he worked in a shoe
factory making ladies' shoes, then for a public utility company, in the
financial district in bonds, and finally for 25 years as a letter carri-
er, retiring at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man 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 man has enriched the lives of those around him
through his 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 Anthony Ferrara upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Ferrara.