LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Elisha Ackie upon the occasion of
celebrating her 107th 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, This year marks the 107th birthday of Elisha Ackie, an
extraordinary lady who has led a long, accomplished life; and
WHEREAS, Elisha Ackie was born on December 14, 1903, on the island of
Carriacou, Grenada, West Indies; she migrated to the United States from
Trinidad on October 31, 1988; she will celebrate her 107th birthday on
Saturday, December 18, 2010, at her home in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, An avid storyteller and one who likes to sing, Elisha Ackie
is a lover of farming and has planted many things such as corn, peas,
potatoes and cassava; through the years, she has raised cows, goats,
pigs, sheep and fowl; 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 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 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, With her throughout have been her daughter, Jean, her grand-
children, Mary and Debra, her great-grandchildren, Curtis, Elisha,
Jasmine, Angel, Zamani, Zayrea, Justin and Ethan, as well as her great-
great grandchildren, Danica and Autumn, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; 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 Elisha Ackie upon the occasion of her 107th birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Elisha Ackie.