LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Margaret Madey upon the occasion
of celebrating her 100th Birthday on April 24, 2012

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Margaret
Madey upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and
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 vital parts of, and valuable
assets to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 24, 1912, Margaret Madey celebrated her 100th
Birthday on April 24, 2012, at the Van Duyn Nursing Home in Syracuse,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Madey became a member of the Century Club of Phoe-
nix, New York, in 1976, bringing to the Club her no-nonsense energy to
library support, development and growth; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Margaret Madey's ongoing devotion to the
Century Club of Phoenix, as well as her friendships formed over more
than 30 years, members of the Club traveled to the Van Duyn Nursing Home
in Syracuse, New York, on April 24, 2012, to celebrate the special mile-
stone of Margaret Madey's 100th Birthday; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Madey was a school teacher in rural Mexico, New
York, and also at Syracuse University and in the Oswego area; she was
also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Fond of bowling, Margaret Madey was also an exceptional
bridge player; 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 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 all those around
her; and
WHEREAS, This beloved senior citizen has enriched the lives of those
who have been privileged to know 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 Margaret Madey 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 Margaret Madey.