LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Norma L. Graves Coble upon the
occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on June 27, 2011

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Norma L.
Graves Coble upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on June
27, 2011; and
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 vital parts of, and valuable
assets to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 27, 1911, in West Monroe, New York, to Otis
Graves and Nellie Beardsley Graves, Norma L. Graves Coble lived all her
life in the Central Square area; she graduated from high school as a
member of the Class of 1928; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Syracuse City Normal School, Norma L. Graves
Coble taught elementary grades in the Central Square area of Oswego
County; she began her teaching career in a one-room school house near
Brewerton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Norma L. Graves Coble still loves to garden and enjoys read-
ing books, while also keeping up with the current events of the world;
and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman, who has experienced the incredible
joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the
stamina and courage to savor a full life, has inspired all those around
her; and
WHEREAS, This beloved senior citizen has enriched the lives of those
who have been privileged to know her through her joyous and sincere love
for others, and through the quiescent charm and wisdom which come 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 Norma L. Graves Coble 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 Norma L. Graves Coble.