LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Elizabeth Adele Mangan Riepe upon
the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on June 16, 2012

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Elizabeth
Adele Mangan Riepe upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday;
and
WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they plan in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are vital parts of, and valuable
assets to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 16, 1912, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Elizabeth
Adele Mangan Riepe celebrated her 100th Birthday on June 16, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Adele Mangan Riepe was the sixth of seven children
of James Mangan and Josephine O'Keefe Mangan; she had four sisters and
two brothers; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Adele Mangan Riepe grew up in Brooklyn and Queens,
New York; her mother passed away when she was six years old; and
WHEREAS, Married at the age of 18 to the late Willie Riepe, Elizabeth
Adele Mangan Riepe is the mother of seven children, five sons and two
daughters; they resided in the Ozone Park neighborhood in Queens; she
was widowed at the age of 45; and
WHEREAS, Eight years ago, Elizabeth Adele Mangan Riepe moved to Mount
Kisco, New York, to live with her daughter, Linda, and son-in-law,
Harry; she still reads books at night and the newspaper on a daily
basis, watches "Jeopardy" and "Dancing with the Stars" on television,
and continues to have her own opinions; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Adele Mangan Riepe thoroughly enjoys her Senior
Center and all that it offers, enabling her to make new friends and keep
mentally active; 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 Elizabeth Adele Mangan Riepe upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing her 100th Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Elizabeth Adele Mangan Riepe.