LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mary Roper Dorsey upon the occa-
sion of her 101st Birthday

WHEREAS, Mary Roper Dorsey was born on June 24, 1912 in County Sligo,
Sligo, Ireland, where she grew up on a farm; and
WHEREAS, She came to the United States at the age of seventeen, hoping
for a better life; and
WHEREAS, She married Patrick John Dorsey in 1936; they were married
for 60 years and raised a son, Barry, and a daughter, Mary, in Jackson
Heights, New York; and
WHEREAS, Now a resident of Valley View Nursing Home in Goshen, New
York, Mary Roper Dorsey enjoys reading and worked at many jobs, includ-
ing as a nanny and as a Macy's Department Store employee, and was a
homemaker; 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 Mary Roper Dorsey upon the occasion of her 101st Birthday;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Roper Dorsey.