LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Martin Kaylor upon the occasion of
celebrating his 103rd 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 Martin
Kaylor upon the occasion of celebrating his 103rd Birthday; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Martin Kaylor, affectionately known as Bud, was born and
raised in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania; he currently resides at the Pres-
byterian Residential Community in New Hartford, New York; and
WHEREAS, During World War II, Bud Kaylor moved to New York where he
worked for the army making parachutes; it was at this time that he fell
in love with his wife, Mary, with whom he has one daughter, Jean; and
WHEREAS, When the war concluded, Bud Kaylor began working as the
Statewide Director of the New York Moose Lodge, and has lived in the New
Hartford, New York area ever since; and
WHEREAS, An avid volunteer, Bud Kaylor served as President of the
Resident Council for several years; he has also been active with his
wife, in the PRC POST, the community newsletter; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man 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 man has enriched the lives of those around him
through his 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 Martin Kaylor upon the occasion of celebrating his 103rd
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Martin Kaylor.