LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mae Kingston upon the occasion of
celebrating her 102nd 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, Mae Kingston was born on May 2, 1911, in Albany, New York,
and had five brothers and two sisters; she attended the Albany schools,
and resided on Albion Avenue for 98 years; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Mae Kingston was employed as a legal secretary for 34 years
at McNamee, Lochner, Titus and Williams, Law Firm; she also volunteered
her time and energies for many years at Child's Hospital and taught
Braille to blind; and
WHEREAS, Up until the age of 98, Mae Kingston would walk down Delaware
Avenue, approximately one mile a day; along the way, she would dead head
people's flowers and the City of Albany's containers of flowers; the
merchants along the way all knew Mae Kingston; 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 Mae Kingston upon the occasion of celebrating her 102nd
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mae Kingston.