LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Rose Maurici upon the occasion of
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, Born in Sicily on December 23, 1911, Rose Maurici married
John Maurici in 1928; they had two children Ina and Tom; and
WHEREAS, The Maurici Family immigrated to the United States in 1946,
settling in Manhattan, and in 1952, moved to Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Rose Maurici worked as a dressmaker for 30 years; widowed in
1966, she is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Senior Center; in addition,
she has been living with her daughter in Massapequa since 2000; 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 children, and her six
grandchildren as well as her 11 great-grandchildren, 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 Rose Maurici upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rose Maurici.