LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Louise Carione upon the occasion
of 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, Louise Carione was born in Newburgh, New York, on April 10,
1912; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate Louise Carione's 100th Birthday, a party was
held in her honor at the Spruce Lodge in Montgomery, New York on Satur-
day, April 14, 2012, with many family and friends in attendance; and
WHEREAS, Louise Carione served for over 15 years at the New Windsor
District 4 election polls; and
WHEREAS, She is the proud mother of two children, and has four grand-
children, five great-grandchildren, and is expecting her sixth great-
grandchild to arrive in the next several weeks; 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 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 Louise Carione upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Louise Carione.