LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Daniel C. Verrenti upon the occa-
sion 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 Daniel C. Verrenti upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday on Saturday, July 2, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Daniel C. Verrenti was born on July 2, 1911; he went on to
attend and graduate from Rome Free Academy in Rome, New York; and
WHEREAS, On November 22, 1935, Daniel C. Verrenti was married to his
loving wife, Kathryn Graziano, and together they were blessed three
wonderful children, Nicholas, Philip, and Rosemary, 10 adoring grand-
children, and 12 cherished great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Daniel C. Verrenti worked at Revere before entering in to his
retirement after 40 dedicated years of employment; and
WHEREAS, Daniel C. Verrenti was a member of the Acme Club, the Rome
Country Club, and the Mohawk Glen Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Daniel C. Verrenti has greatly enjoyed
dancing, golfing, and building things; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; 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 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 Daniel C. Verrenti 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 Daniel C. Verrenti.