LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Frances Reder upon the occasion of
her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, Frances Reder, one of nine children, was born on February 27,
1913 in Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, She wed the late Louie Reder and had three daughters, the
late Gale, Rosemary and Ann; and
WHEREAS, In 1950, Frances Reder moved to East Meadow, New York where
she helped start the East Meadow Kiwanis Club and helped found the Mercy
League of Mercy Hospital; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1960s Frances Reder worked in the family busi-
ness, Reder's Surplus and, after moving to Westbury in 1964, she began
working for the Nassau County court system, retiring after 30 years of
dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Frances Reder was a valued member of St. Brigid's Rosary
Society and the Carmelites; she also served as a Eucharist Minister and,
in her 90s, she volunteered at the Westbury Neighborhood House; and
WHEREAS, Frances Reder now resides at Bristol Assisted Living in West-
bury, New York, where she celebrated her remarkable 100th Birthday with
a party with family; 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 Frances Reder upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frances Reder.