LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gertrude Ortlieb upon the occasion
of celebrating her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commemorate and
recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens of this great Nation
and Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, this Legislative Body is justly
proud to congratulate Gertrude Ortlieb upon the occasion of celebrating
her 100th Birthday; and
WHEREAS, Gertrude Ortlieb, with her zest for life, celebrated her
100th birthday, surrounded by family and friends, on June 17, 2012, in
Dunkirk, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Fredonia on June 17, 1912, to William and Amelia
Ortlieb, Gertrude Ortlieb lived on a small family farm with her brother,
Frank; and
WHEREAS, Gertrude Ortlieb graduated from Fredonia High School in 1929;
she also graduated from the Dunkirk Business Institute; and
WHEREAS, Gertrude Ortlieb's career started at the Warder Paper Box
Factory in 1930; when the company relocated to Niagara Falls she took a
job with the Safe Store, working there for 30 years as a bookkeeper and
a secretary; and
WHEREAS, When the Safe Store closed in 1961, Gertrude Ortlieb became
the head bookkeeper at Lake Shore Bank, retiring in 1977; and
WHEREAS, Gertrude Ortlieb returned to the workforce soon after retir-
ing, working for AAA and later for an auditing company as a bookkeeper;
she officially retired April 30, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Gertrude Ortlieb actively participates in her community,
especially as a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Dunkirk; 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 the lives of her
many friends and family members; and
WHEREAS, This beloved lady 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 and honor the lives of beloved citizens who have reached a remark-
able age and who have witnessed and celebrated the innovations, cultural
developments and awesome achievements of this country during the last
century; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Gertrude Ortlieb 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 Gertrude Ortlieb.