LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mrs. Miriam V. Henson upon the
occasion of her 105th Birthday

WHEREAS, Mrs. Miriam V. Henson was born on March 20, 1907; she will be
105 years old on March 20, 2012; she gets up every morning at 5:00 a.m.,
lives alone and shows no signs of slowing down; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, A lady everyone loves and admires, Miriam Henson moved into
Co-op City in 1969 and started to serve in the community immediately;
she is one of the founding members of the Community Protestant Church,
which is celebrating its 43rd Anniversary on April 19, 2012; she has
served as a Board Trustee, President and founding member of the church's
Willing Workers Organization; and
WHEREAS, Miriam Henson is, in addition, a Founder of the Dreiser Reti-
rees, serving as its President and on its Tour Committee; a member of
the Bridge Club and AARP Chapter and, continues to lobby for senior
issues in Albany; and
WHEREAS, In every capacity in which she has served, Miriam Henson has
served with love, compassion and understanding; and
WHEREAS, Mother Henson, as she is affectionately called by many, loves
to travel; she especially likes cruises and has enjoyed about 18 of them
to date; and
WHEREAS, Ask Miriam Henson what keeps the "pep in her step" and she
will tell you "good living, good friends, trusting in God and a little
tonic twice a day"; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman, who has experienced the incredible
joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the
stamina and courage to savor a full life, has inspired the lives of her
many friends and family; and
WHEREAS, This beloved lady 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 Mrs. Miriam V. Henson upon the occasion of her 105th Birth-
day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mrs. Miriam V. Henson.