LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Beatrice Brawn upon the occasion
of celebrating 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, A lifelong resident of Wilson, New York, Beatrice Brawn was
born on February 27, 1912; she is celebrating her birthday with family
and friends at the Wilson Conservation Club on Saturday, February 25,
2012; and
WHEREAS, Other than a brief job at Harrison Radiator, Beatrice Brawn
and her husband, Thomas, who passed away in 1989, lived on Route 425 and
managed a farm equipment dealership and garage for several years; she is
a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and a Charter member
of the Wilson Conservation Club Auxiliary; 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 Rosemary, Renee,
and Larry, as well as five grandchildren and nine 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 Beatrice Brawn upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Beatrice Brawn.