LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John Amoriell 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, Born on December 31, 1911, John Amoriell lives alone in the
home he bought for $3,000 in 1945; born the second of seven children in
Tupper Lake, New York, his parents immigrated from Italy in 1907; and
WHEREAS, At age 19, John Amoriell followed his father's footsteps and
started working for the railroad; he began with the New York Central
Railroad and finished his career with Conrail; and
WHEREAS, In 1934 and 1935, John Amoriell served in the Civilian
Conservation Corps and met his future wife, Mildred in June of 1936 at
the theater; they married in September of 1937; and
WHEREAS, John Amoriell's railroad job was abolished in Tupper Lake in
1960, so in order to work he had to travel to places such as Selkirk,
Albany, Schenectady, and Utica, to name a few; his wife, Mildred trav-
eled with him and they lived in a railroad boarding car; and
WHEREAS, John Amoriell was an avid fisherman and has a special love
for the woods; currently on no medication and in great health, he cele-
brated his 100th Birthday with family and friends at a house party on
December 31, 2011; 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 wife, the late Mildred, and
their children Sam and Annette, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his 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 John Amoriell upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Amoriell.