LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Goldie Sohn upon the occasion of
her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, The daughter of Jacob and Ida Lasser, who had come to the
United States from Russia, Goldie Lasser Sohn was born in Newark, New
Jersey on April 9, 1912 and attended the Charlton Street School; one of
seven children, the family moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she
continues to reside, when she was 14; and
WHEREAS, She went to business school to train for a secretarial posi-
tion and went on to work in Manhattan's garment district as a secretary,
bookkeeper, telephone operator and model; and
WHEREAS, On November 27, 1935, she married Henry Sohn; their daughter
Marilyn was born in 1939 and she now has one granddaughter, one great-
granddaughter, Jessica, whose husband Ori is from Iceland, and will soon
joyfully become a great-great-grandmother; and
WHEREAS, Goldie Sohn enjoyed swimming, volleyball, roller skating and
hard ball and, during World War II, she actively worked with the Red
Cross; and
WHEREAS, Goldie Sohn continues to enjoy knitting, follows her Jewish
faith, and is an active member of the Seniors in Touch program and her
motto, of which she is justly proud, is "To reach 100, you just can't
sit still and your mind must be active"; 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 the lives of her
many friends and family; and
WHEREAS, This beloved lady 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
congratulate Goldie Sohn upon the occasion of the celebration of her
100th Birthday on April 9, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Goldie Sohn.