LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Madeline Lento upon the occasion
of celebrating her 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, One of five children, Madeline Lento was born Madeline Campa-
na in Manhattan, New York, in the neighborhood known as Harlem, on May
29, 1911; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Campana was married to Giuseppe Lento in June of
1929; together they were blessed with two children, Anthony and Nina;
the Lento family lived in the Bronx, New York, where Madeline Lento
still resides; and
WHEREAS, In addition to raising a son and a daughter, Madeline Lento
worked much of her adult life for small, private manufacturers and as a
school bus matron; a loving mother to her children, today she is the
devoted grandmother of 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandson; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Lento lost her parents, Joseph and Faustina Campana,
her husband, Giuseppe Lento, son, Anthony Lento, and two brothers, Falco
and Joseph; she still enjoys spending time with her wonderful daughter
and son-in-law, Nina and Saverio Verni, and her two remarkable sisters,
96 year-old Rose Arsena and Mary Tessitore who is 94; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Lento is a parishioner of Saint Benedict Catholic
Church in the Bronx, New York, where she attends Mass every Sunday and
Holy Day bringing her grandchildren along whenever they sleep over; she
was a longtime member of the church's Senior Center, participating in
many trips, including Italy and many of the states in America; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Lento is now a resident of Providence Rest Nursing
Home in the section of the Bronx known as Country Club; she enjoys play-
ing cards, reading, going home for the many family events and holidays
including the Annual Christmas Cookie Baking Day; furthermore, she
participates in Providence Rest's many daily activities, as well as the
outings; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This beautiful 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 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 Madeline Lento 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 Madeline Lento.