LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Hazel Fleegel 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, Hazel Fleegel was born on April 9, 1912, in Minoa, New York;
and
WHEREAS, In 1933, Hazel Fleegel married Donald Gallery and subsequent-
ly had two children, Donald and Joanne Gallery; and
WHEREAS, Widowed when her children were young, Hazel Fleegel provided
for her family by holding various jobs during the Depression which
included working at Continental Can and later soldering televisions at
the General Electric Plant in Syracuse; and
WHEREAS, Years later, Hazel Fleegel married Earl Fleegel; together,
the loving couple enjoyed many happy years together; and
WHEREAS, Hazel Fleegel worked around the corner from her home for the
Post Office in Minoa, New York; from this position, she became a well
known and much beloved member of her community; and
WHEREAS, Hazel's life was enriched with many hobbies which included
playing cards, knitting, and bowling, which she continued well into her
80s; and
WHEREAS, Today, Hazel Fleegel's family has grown to consist of 11
grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson; and
WHEREAS, Hazel Fleegel currently resides at The Sedgwick Heights
Assisted Living Facility in Syracuse, New York, where, despite the loss
of her vision, she has remained fiercely independent and at the same
time, a loving mother and grandmother to her entire family; 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, 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 Hazel Fleegel upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Hazel Fleegel.