LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Helen Rice upon the occasion of
celebrating 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Helen Rice of Irondequoit, New York, upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing her 100th Birthday; and
WHEREAS, Helen Rice was born in St. Johnsville, New York, on May 2,
1911; and
WHEREAS, She graduated from high school in Little Falls, New York; she
then attended both Albany and Geneseo State Universities before deciding
upon a career as a librarian, for which she returned to Geneseo State to
obtain her license; and
WHEREAS, Helen Rice worked for several years in rural schools before
embarking on a 33-year career with the West Irondequoit School District,
where she served as head librarian and assistant superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Helen Rice's duties included curriculum and staff development
as well as work on the committee charged with replacing the West Ironde-
quoit school building after it was destroyed by fire; throughout this
time and so much more, she observed the highest standards of profession-
alism and earned the affection and respect of all those, both faculty
and students, whose lives she touched; and
WHEREAS, Helen Rice's remarkable achievements include the founding of
the Beta Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International; her
service as a chartering member of the Philanthropic Educational Organ-
ization; and international travel in pursuit of her passion for identi-
fying and photographing birds; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Helen Rice is a longtime member of the United
Church of Christ, which is also celebrating 100 years in 2011, where she
is a volunteer with seemingly endless energy and capacity for giving to
others; 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 woman has enriched the lives of those around her
through her joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent
charm and wisdom which come 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 Helen Rice upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Helen Rice.