LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Florence Mugglin upon the occasion
of celebrating her 100th Birthday on December 22, 2013

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 pleased to congratulate Florence
Mugglin upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; this happy
event was feted at a party on December 22, 2013, at United Presbyterian
Church in Walton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Florence Mugglin was born on December 22, 1913; and
WHEREAS, She married Gustave Mugglin in 1934, and the couple was
blessed with three children: two sons, Malcolm and Carl, and a daughter
Marcia; Florence Mugglin is the proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren
and 26 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A 1934 graduate of Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York,
Florence Mugglin taught junior high school math from 1955 to 1975; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, She is a longtime member of United Presbyterian Church, where
she was a member of the choir and taught Sunday School for many years;
she is also a member of Eastern Star; 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, Florence Mugglin 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 Florence Mugglin upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Florence Mugglin.