LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Lawrence Marro upon the occasion
of celebrating his 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, Son of Dennis and Mary Marro, Lawrence Marro was born on
February 3, 1912 in Clyde, New York; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate his 100th Birthday, a reception will be held at
Ashton Place in Clifton Springs, New York on Friday, February 3, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Newark High School, Lawrence Marro attended
Florida School of Photography; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Marro honorably served his country during World War
II; he was injured during the Battle of the Bulge and subsequently
received a Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Marro owned his own photography business in Florida
before embarking upon restaurant ownership; he owned and operated
Speck's Restaurant until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Marro is a member of the VFW, and was active in the
Toastmasters Club; he enjoys golfing, writing, and keeping up with poli-
tics and current events; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man 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 man has enriched the lives of those around him
through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent
charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his daughter Mary Jane, his
grandchildren, Valerie, Stephen and Michelle, his great-grandchildren,
Michael, Stephen, Josh, Zach, Emily, Hannah and Hayley, and his great-
great-granddaughter, Autumn, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; in addition, he was twice
married, to his first wife, the late Frances Sutta and to his second
wife the late Irene Bedette; 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 Lawrence Marro upon the occasion of his 100th Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lawrence Marro, 225 Ashton Court, Clifton Springs, New York.