LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Emma Daisy Stevens upon the occa-
sion 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, Emma Daisy Stevens was born on February 11, 1912; and
WHEREAS, Emma Daisy Stevens celebrated her 100th Birthday with a fami-
ly gathering on Saturday, February 11, 2012; it was attended by more
than 90 people including grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-
law, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and
WHEREAS, The next day, on February 12, 2012 a birthday reception for
friends, neighbors, and relatives was held at the Knox Reformed Church;
the reception was also attended by members of longtime Knox families;
and
WHEREAS, Emma Daisy Stevens attended a one-room schoolhouse in West
Berne through the eighth grade and then went to Cobleskill State, where
she studied home economics; and
WHEREAS, Emma Daisy Stevens is the second oldest living graduate of
Cobleskill State; she graduated in 1929; and
WHEREAS, Emma Daisy met Raymond L. Stevens, the man who would become
her husband, at a dance in Knox; they were married until his passing at
the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, After she married, Emma Daisy Stevens set up her household in
Knox and has been there for 79 years; her husband had his own business
hauling milk from the Hilltown farms to the dairy; and
WHEREAS, Emma Daisy Stevens worked for the Berne-Knox-Westerlo schools
as the attendance supervisor, a position from which she retired; and
WHEREAS, One of 10 children, Emma Daisy Stevens raised 10 children of
her own and is the proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 16 great-
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The center of Emma Daisy Stevens' life has always been her
children, who affectionately refer to her as "The Daisy"; she has dedi-
cated much of her life to making a loving home for her family; and
WHEREAS, In addition to caring for her children, Mrs. Stevens cared
for others while working at the Marcy Nursing Home in East Berne; and
WHEREAS, Emma Daisy Stevens attributes her longevity to her daily
breakfast of a Freihofer doughnut, and half of a grapefruit, and a cup
of coffee; 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 Emma Daisy Stevens upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Emma Daisy Stevens.