LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Bertha McCarthy upon the occasion
of celebrating her 102nd Birthday

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commemorate and
recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens of this great Nation
and Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 102nd birthday of Bertha McCarthy, formerly of Cuba, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Bertha McCarthy, with her zest for life, celebrated her 102nd
birthday on March 8, 2012, surrounded by family and friends in Bradford,
Pennsylvania, where she currently resides; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 8, 1910, in New Hudson, Bertha McCarthy is a
daughter of Jessie Dolph and Willis McVay; and
WHEREAS, This centenarian has distinguished herself by her sincere
dedication to her family and friends; she married Leslie E. Anthony on
May 8, 1929; the couple raised two daughters, Pauline and Dolores; and
WHEREAS, Following the death of her first husband, she married Gordon
McCarthy on October 25, 1961; and
WHEREAS, Bertha McCarthy worked for Dr. Piel in Olean; she also worked
as a housekeeper for the Mackowski family in Bradford and as a chamber-
maid at the Stratton Hotel in Olean; in addition, she worked at Acme
Electric in Cuba for more than 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Bertha McCarthy has been blessed with a large family consist-
ing of several generations - six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren,
21 great-great grandchildren and four great-great-great grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Bertha McCarthy has enjoyed reading,
gardening, canning foods, traveling and enjoying the outdoors; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable 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 members; 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 practice of this Legislative Body to publicly
recognize and honor the lives of beloved citizens who have reached a
remarkable age and who have witnessed and celebrated the innovations,
cultural developments and awesome achievements of this country during
the last century; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Bertha McCarthy upon the occasion of celebrating her 102nd
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bertha McCarthy.