LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Frances Reder upon the occasion of
celebrating her 100th Birthday on February 27, 2013

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Frances
Reder upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and
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 vital parts of, and valuable
assets to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Frances Reder was born on February 27, 1913; and
WHEREAS, On February 27, 2013, Frances Reder celebrated her 100th
Birthday with her daughter, Rosemary, family friends and various guests;
and
WHEREAS, Since moving to Long Island in 1950, Frances Reder, the moth-
er of three children, was active in her community while working for the
Nassau County court system for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Along with her late husband, Louie, Frances Reder was instru-
mental in founding the East Meadow Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce;
and
WHEREAS, The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow honored Frances Reder with a
Distinguished Service Award for her service and dedication to the commu-
nity; she was also the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award
presented by the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce; 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 all those around
her; and
WHEREAS, This beloved senior citizen has enriched the lives of those
who have been privileged to know her through her joyous and sincere love
for others, and through the quiescent charm and wisdom which come 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 celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frances Reder.