LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Helen Volpe 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, Helen Volpe was born on April 10, 1912, in Canandaigua, New
York; and
WHEREAS, As a young girl, Helen Volpe worked at her grandfather's
jewelry store, the AW Gilbert Jewelry Store; and
WHEREAS, In 1943, Helen Volpe assisted in training pilots for the Army
Air Corps at Stewart Airfield near Parkersburg, West Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Later that year, Helen Volpe was selected as a private secre-
tary to the investigator of the Civil Aeronautics Board; and
WHEREAS, At that time, Helen Volpe was flown to Washington, DC, where
she was met at the airport by Eleanor Roosevelt, who took her back to
the White House to meet President Franklin Roosevelt; and
WHEREAS, When Helen Volpe returned to Canandaigua, she worked at
several banks before opening her own gift store, The Gift Mansion; and
WHEREAS, Helen Volpe finished her career as an interior decorator for
Ethan Allen; and
WHEREAS, Imbued with a spirit of adventure, Helen Volpe loves flying;
at one point, she had her private pilot's license; she met both Amelia
Earhart and Chuck Yeager; and
WHEREAS, A former member of the Flying Farmers, Helen Volpe wrote an
impressive article about her trip to Hawaii that was published in the
FLYING FARMER'S MAGAZINE; and
WHEREAS, Today, Helen Volpe enjoys reading and antique shows; she is
also very active and enjoys golfing and dancing to Polka music; 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 come 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 Helen Volpe upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Helen Volpe.