LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Antoinette Duva 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Antoin-
ette Duva upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; to
observe this most auspicious occasion, her family is hosting a party in
her honor on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at the Italian American Community
Center in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Daughter of Beatrice and Domenic Antonio Robortella, Antoin-
ette Duva was born on January 31, 1912, in Motemurro, Italy; as a child,
she worked on her family's farm; and
WHEREAS, On August 2, 1931, Antoinette married Frank Duva; five months
later, the couple came to America; and
WHEREAS, Since her arrival to the United States, Antoinette Duva has
been a resident of Albany, New York; her first two homes were located
where the Empire State Plaza sits today; and
WHEREAS, Antoinette Duva spent her life as a devoted and dedicated
homemaker, where her love of family was matched only by her culinary
skills; she became famously known for her sauce and meatballs; 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 comes only from a fullness of years; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her loving husband in 1990, today, Antoinette
Duva is the proud mother of four sons, Rocco, Anthony, Salvatore and
Joseph; three granddaughters, Antoinette Nowak, Deborah DiCerbo and
Angela Wolf; and three great-grandsons, Tyler Nowak, Jordan Nowak and
Adam Murray; 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 Antoinette Duva upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Antoinette Duva.