LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Helen Visco upon the occasion 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Helen
Visco upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; to observe
this most auspicious occasion, a party was held in her honor at the
Douglaston Club in Queens, New York, with many friends and family in
attendance; and
WHEREAS, Helen Visco was born on April 17, 1912, in Manhattan, New
York, to Mary and Michael Borys, who immigrated from Ukraine; and
WHEREAS, Growing up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Helen Visco
attended Our Lady of Sorrows Grammar School; and
WHEREAS, Helen Visco wed Michael Visco on November 19, 1933, and
together they had two children, Michael and Caroline; and
WHEREAS, Today, Helen Visco is the proud grandmother of seven grand-
children and nine 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 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 Helen Visco upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Helen Visco.