LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Julia Morrell upon the occasion of
celebrating her 108th Birthday on January 15, 2010

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 Julia Morrell upon the occasion of celebrating her 108th Birthday
on January 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 15, 1902, to Italian
immigrants, Julia Morrell is the third of 13 children; throughout her
lifetime she has strived to keep things simple even as the world changed
around her; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Julia Morrell resided in Huntington, Long
Island, where she grew an amazing vegetable garden while raising her
son, a granddaughter and several foster children; and
WHEREAS, After her husband passed away in 1957, Julia Morrell dedi-
cated her time and energies to the rest of her family and to the young-
sters she took in; she did all the cooking herself and her specialty was
pasta fagioli; and
WHEREAS, Today, as a resident at Jewish Home Lifecare, Julia Morrell
is the star of the bingo night and keeps busy by crocheting; she also
speaks every day with her foster son, Patrick, and her 87-year-old son,
Frank; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, the Great Aunt of New York
State Assemblyman Andrew Raia, has inspired and enhanced the lives of
her family and friends with her zest for life; 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 Julia Morrell upon the occasion of celebrating her 108th
Birthday on January 15, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Julia Morrell.