LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Helen Borys Visco 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, Helen Borys was born on April 17, 1912, in Manhattan; her
parents were Ukrainian immigrants; and
WHEREAS, The Borys family lived on the Lower East Side and Helen
attended Lady of Our Sorrows Grammar School; and
WHEREAS, On November 19, 1933, Helen Borys married Michael Visco;
together they had two children Caroline, and the late Michael; and
WHEREAS, Helen Borys Visco lived in Glendale, New York, for 45 years
before moving to Highfield Gardens in 2007; 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, who enjoys crocheting, scrapbooking
and sewing, has experienced the incredible joys and sorrows character-
istic 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 Helen Borys Visco upon the occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Helen Borys Visco.