LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Josephine Nicolosi Sclafani upon
the occasion of celebrating her 103rd 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, A daughter of Italian immigrants, Josephine Nicolosi Sclafa-
ni, of Brooklyn, New York, was born on March 19, 1908; and
WHEREAS, On September 28, 1924, at the young age of 16, she fell in
love with, and married Peter Sclafani; and
WHEREAS, Together, Josephine Nicolosi Sclafani and Peter Sclafani had
four sons, Joseph, John, Peter, and Joseph, and five daughters, Jean,
Terri, Trudy, Betty, and Patricia; and
WHEREAS, Josephine Nicolosi Sclafani and her family lived in Manhattan
on Elizabeth Street in Little Italy until 1943; that year they moved to
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, where she still lives today with her loving sons,
John and Peter; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Josephine Nicolosi Sclafani is a loving grandmother to 16
grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchil-
dren; 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 Josephine Nicolosi Sclafani upon the occasion of her 103rd
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Josephine Nicolosi Sclafani.