LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Viola Berger upon the occasion of
her 102nd Birthday

WHEREAS, Viola Berger was born in the Bronx on October 23, 1911; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Viola Berger is a graduate of the Joan of Arc School in New
York City and worked in New York City at Hern's Department Store for ten
years; and
WHEREAS, Viola Berger married the late John Joseph, and had a daughter
Virginia and a stepdaughter Marion; she also has two grandchildren, June
and Richard, and six great-grandchildren, Paige, Hunter, Cortney,
Zachary, Jeremy and Rilley; and
WHEREAS, Viola Berger has been a dedicated volunteer for many years
and, during World War I, even helped her mother fold towels and prepare
bandages for soldiers; and
WHEREAS, Viola Berger worked as a hat check girl at the famous Metro-
politan Club in New York City for more than twenty years, where she had
the opportunity to meet many famous people, including Julie Andrews and
Pat Nixon; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman, now a resident of the Valley View
Nursing Home in Goshen, New York, has experienced the incredible joys
and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the stamina
and courage to savor a full life, and 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 Viola Berger upon the occasion of her 102nd Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Viola Berger.