LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ruth Patten Vincent upon the occa-
sion 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals whose lives have been filled with countless remarkable expe-
riences and with many individuals who love and respect them; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor and
salute Ruth Patten Vincent upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; a birthday party, hosted by her family members, was held in
her honor at the Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles, New York, in September of
2011; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Patten was born on September 15, 1911, in Syracuse, New
York, to Mabel and Haden Patten; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1920s, Ruth Patten Vincent's father built a home
along East Lake Road in Skaneateles, New York, where she and her broth-
er, George, as children, together enjoyed spending their summers; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Central High School, Ruth Patten
Vincent attended Syracuse University, where she was a member of the Pi
Beta Phi Sorority; she earned her bachelor's degree in business adminis-
tration in 1933; and
WHEREAS, One year later, Ruth Patten Vincent married her college
sweetheart, Newt Vincent, in Hendricks Chapel on the Syracuse University
campus; and
WHEREAS, Together, Ruth and her husband raised four wonderful chil-
dren, Nancy, Bill, Joan and John; today, she is the proud grandmother of
seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all of whom she
adores; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Patten Vincent, an avid bridge player, is currently the
last surviving member of her bridge club, which formed in 1932; and
WHEREAS, Described by her family and friends as a very loving, caring
person, Ruth Patten Vincent had a tradition of hosting weekly summer
parties for friends and family members at her summer home in Skaneateles
from 1944 to 1995; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Patten Vincent credits her longevity to generosity,
family and her passion for cheering on the Syracuse University Orange;
and
WHEREAS, This beloved woman 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
honor and salute Ruth Patten Vincent 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 Ruth Patten Vincent.