2011-J5216

Honoring Anthony Mancinelli upon the occasion of holding the Guinness World Record for oldest practicing barber

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2011-J5216


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Anthony Mancinelli upon the occasion of
holding the Guinness World Record for oldest practicing barber

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 honor Anthony Manci-
nelli upon the occasion of holding the Guinness World Record for oldest
practicing barber; and
WHEREAS, On October 25, 2007, Anthony Mancinelli officially broke the
Guinness World Record for oldest practicing barber and he has been
breaking his own world record ever since; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Mancinelli was born in Italy on March 2, 1911, and
moved to the United States with his family in 1919; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Mancinelli started barbering at age 12, looking to
earn extra money to help his family; and
WHEREAS, For many years Anthony Mancinelli owned his own barbershop on
Liberty Street in Newburgh, New York; he sold that particular shop near-
ly 25 years ago; and
WHEREAS, Today, at the remarkable age of 101, Anthony Mancinelli
continues to cut hair at Antonio and Pasquale's Barber Shop in New Wind-
sor, New York; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Anthony Mancinelli is a widower,
father, grandfather and great-grandfather; he has no plans on retiring
in the near future; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This beloved man has enriched the lives of those around him
through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent
charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Mancinelli's distinguished record merits the recogni-
tion and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Anthony Mancinelli upon the occasion of holding the Guinness World
Record for oldest practicing barber; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Mancinelli.

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  • 06 / Jun / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 12 / Jun / 2012
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 12 / Jun / 2012
    • ADOPTED

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