Senate Resolution No. 2921

BY: Senator BONACIC

CONGRATULATING George Leslie Lattimer upon the
occasion of celebrating his 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate George Leslie Lattimer upon the occasion of celebrating his
100th Birthday on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at the New Hampton Fire
Department in New Hampton, New York; and

WHEREAS, George Leslie Lattimer was born on June 4, 1917; well-known
in his community for Lattimer's Potato Farm on Maple Avenue, he
attributes his longevity to "working every day and eating good Black
Dirt potatoes"; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, In addition to working the family farm, George Leslie
Lattimer has been a member of the New Hampton Fire Department for over
60 years; and

WHEREAS, This distinguished man 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, George Leslie Lattimer has enriched the lives of those
around him through his joyous and sincere love for others and through
the quiescent charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of
years; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his three children, Linda
Lattimer-Pitre, Dick Lattimer and Bill Lattimer, and his 11
grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and four
great-great-grandchildren, all of whom have shown him love and support
and rejoice in his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly
recognize 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 George Leslie Lattimer upon the occasion of celebrating his
100th Birthday; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to George Leslie Lattimer.