LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Lillian "Lil" VanFleet upon the
occasion of her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, Senior citizens play a vital role in society, bringing a wealth
of knowledge and experience to our communities; their past contributions
and future participation are valuable assets to the fabric of community
life; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Lillian
"Lil" VanFleet upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on
March 30, 2011, surrounded by many friends and family members; and
WHEREAS, Lillian VanFleet was born Lillian Crofut in Syracuse, New
York, on March 30, 1911, to Albert and Bridget Crofut; and
WHEREAS, When she was less than one year old, Lillian VanFleet's fami-
ly moved to the Village of Jordan, New York, where she grew up with two
brothers, William and Louis Crofut; and
WHEREAS, Lillian Crofut married the love of her life, Allen D.
VanFleet, in 1938, and they were later blessed with a daughter, Mary
Catherine; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Lillian VanFleet had many jobs including an
EKG technician at Community General Hospital; she retired from this
position in 1976, after more than 14 years of service; and
WHEREAS, After leaving the hospital, Lillian VanFleet continued to
work for many years at the Jordan Diner until it closed, which was the
last position she "officially" retired from at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, As the last surviving family member of her generation, Lilli-
an VanFleet has lived in her family home in the Village of Jordan for
the last 99 years; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional centenarian, Lillian VanFleet's zest for life
has inspired and enriched the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Lillian VanFleet has felt fortunate that God graced her with
good health and a full life, and she has attributed her longevity to
"her wonderful mother and many years of hard work"; and
WHEREAS, On March 30th, The Mayor of Jordan proclaimed Lillian "Lil"
VanFleet Day in the Village of Jordan to honor and celebrate the life of
this exceptional woman; and
WHEREAS, Today, Lillian VanFleet still enjoys attending mass at St.
Patrick's Catholic Church in Jordan, listening to live music at
Loretto's PACE CNY; watching her two favorite evening shows, "Wheel of
Fortune" and "Jeopardy" and spending time with her family, including two
granddaughters, Kim and Kara; 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
countless events, innovations and achievements in this country during
the last century, while personally contributing to the growth and excel-
lence of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Lillian "Lil" VanFleet upon the occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lillian VanFleet.