LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Giuseppina Albanese Calabrese upon
the occasion of her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, Giuseppina Albanese Calabrese was born on March 5, 1913, in
Sicily; she married Bartolo Calabrese in 1934 and had two daughters,
Mimi and Lina; and
WHEREAS, In 1956, Giuseppina and her family immigrated to America
settling in East New York and Giuseppina worked for the Eclipse Mattress
Company; and
WHEREAS, In 1970, Giuseppina and Bartolo returned to Sicily; Giuseppi-
na was widowed in 1980 and, in 1985, she returned to America to be with
family; and
WHEREAS, Giuseppina lives in Elmont with her daughter Mimi and son-in-
law Damiano and loves gardening, cooking and baking; she also crochets
and knits; and
WHEREAS, Giuseppina joyously celebrated her very special 100th Birth-
day at Pompei Ristorante with her daughters and sons-in-law, four grand-
children and their spouses, eight great-grandchildren and many nieces,
nephews and friends; 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 Giuseppina Albanese Calabrese upon the occasion of her
100th Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Giuseppina Albanese Calabrese.