LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mary Kelly Thero upon the occasion
of her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, The daughter of James T. Kelly and Anna Nealon Kelly, Mary
Kelly Thero was born at her Watervliet, New York home on the corner of
23rd Street and 7th Avenue on May 1, 1912; and
WHEREAS, She attended St. Patrick's Grade School in Watervliet and was
a member of Troy, New York's Catholic Central High School's Class of
1929; and
WHEREAS, Mary Kelly and the late John J. Thero, Sr. were married at
St. Patrick's Church in Watervliet on April 12, 1934 and had two sons,
John J. Thero, Jr. and James D. Thero, eight grandchildren and 10 great-
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mary went to work in 1943 when her husband went into the
service; she worked as the Office Manager of several fine women's cloth-
ing stores, including Lord and Tann in Troy, the Imperial in Schenecta-
dy, and Dahl's Clothing in Niskayuna and, as a Clerk at Hoffman's LTD
Clothing in Latham and, after working for 57 years, retired in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Mary Kelly Thero is a past member of the Mother's Clubs of
St. Paul's in Troy and LaSalle Institute, also in Troy, and of the
Latham Home Bureau and, she is currently a valued member of the Latham
Woman's Club, where she is endearingly called "Grandma" by many and
where her patience, generosity, kindness and wonderful sense of humor
are well-known and much appreciated; and
WHEREAS, In addition to enjoying the Latham Woman's Club, she likes
sewing, needle point, knitting, bridge, gardening, reading and crossword
puzzles; 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 the lives of her
many friends and family; 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 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 Mary Kelly Thero upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Kelly Thero.