LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mae Anderman of Great Neck Plaza,
New York, upon the occasion of celebrating her 105th Birthday

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Mae
Anderman upon the occasion of celebrating her 105th 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 in Brooklyn, New York, on April 8, 1907, Mae Anderman
celebrated her 105th Birthday on Sunday, April 8, 2012, surrounded by
family and friends at the Atria Cutter Mill Senior Living Residence in
the Village of Great Neck Plaza, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1947, Mae Anderman, along with her late husband, Max,
began running the Breeze Lawn Hotel in Ellenville, New York; and
WHEREAS, An elegant, articulate woman, Mae Anderman was a pioneer in
the hotel and hospitality business; and
WHEREAS, Prior to moving to the Atria Cutter Mill Senior Living Resi-
dence 12 years ago, Mae Anderman was a resident of Forest Hills, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Mae Anderman is the mother of three and has seven beloved
grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; 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 Mae Anderman upon the occasion of celebrating her 105th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mae Anderman.