LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mabel Bohling 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 Mabel
Bohling upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; this joyous milestone
will be celebrated on Sunday, June 30, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Mabel Bohling (nee Bottle) was born on June 30, 1913, to
English immigrants, the late Beatrice and Thomas Bottle, in Binghamton,
New York; she is the oldest of eight children, five of whom are still
living; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Utica,
New York, Mabel Bohling worked as the Night Nursing Supervisor at Mason-
ic Hospital in Utica from 1936 to 1941, and then as a private duty nurse
from 1941 to 1953; and
WHEREAS, She married her husband, the late Chester Bohling, on July
18, 1964; they enjoyed many years together until his death in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Mabel Bohling now resides independently in an adult community
where she is the Chairman of the Sunshine Committee, visiting the sick
and the shut-in; 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, 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 Mabel Bohling upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mabel Bohling.