LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring centenarian Theodora Tynebor upon the
occasion of her designation for special recognition by Dominican Village
of Amityville, New York, at its Annual Dinner Dance on May 14, 2011

WHEREAS, The quality and richness of life in the communities of New York
State are enriched and sustained through the contributions of individ-
uals whose long and purposeful lives personify the values of family,
faith, and citizenship; and
WHEREAS, A citizen of such worthy purpose and good works is Theodora
"Teddy" Tynebor, an exceptional centenarian whose zest for life and
concern for others has enriched and inspired the lives of all those who
have had the opportunity to know and love her; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend such individuals as Theodora Tynebor, who have touched the lives
of so many; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor 100
years young Theodora Tynebor upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by Dominican Village, and Long Island's Amityville
community, at Dominican Village's Annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, May
14, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic and located in West-
ern Suffolk County, Dominican Village is a non-sectarian, not-for-pro-
fit, Independent and Assisted Living Retirement Community, with Respite
Care, which provides a beautiful living environment, enabling Theodora
Tynebor and its 265 other residents to live their lives with relaxation,
a choice of activities, opportunities for socializing, and a sense of
purpose; and
WHEREAS, Theodora "Teddy" Tynebor, the daughter of Robert Alvin Tolle,
originally of Nordhausen, Germany, and the former Emma Pfister of Brook-
lyn, was born in Brooklyn on March 12, 1911; and
WHEREAS, Teddy attended St. Agnes Academic High School in College
Point, New York, Marymount College in Tarrytown, and St. John's Univer-
sity, where she earned a masters' degree and went on to pursue a career
as a New York City Public School teacher; and
WHEREAS, Teddy met her husband Albert Tynebor in the library at St.
John's; she is the proud parent of two children and has eight grandchil-
dren and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom are proud to be part of
her life and rejoice in her many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, When Teddy was 19 years old and was studying for a year in
Rome, her mother visited her and together they crossed the border into
Germany to try to visit her father's family; soon after they arrived,
they witnessed a parade in which Adolf Hitler was marching; when an
official of the Nazi regime told them to "Mack De Heil" (Salute Hitler),
her mother quickly responded "I don't do that, I am an American" and
walked away; and
WHEREAS, Teddy Tynebor has been a resident at Dominican Village, where
she is known for her funny jokes and warm personality, since May 2006;
and
WHEREAS, She is very familiar with Amityville and the Sisters of St.
Dominic; her parents had a summer home at Broad and Sprague Streets and
three of her late sisters were Dominican nuns, two of whom were in fact
part of the Queen of the Rosary Convent and Motherhouse in Amityville;
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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize those who have reached the remarkable age of 100 and who have
witnessed and celebrated the innovations, cultural developments and
awesome achievements of this country during the past 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
honor centenarian Theodora Tynebor upon the occasion of her designation
for special recognition by Dominican Village at its Annual Dinner Dance
on May 14, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Theodora Tynebor.