Senate Resolution No. 4228

BY: Senator LITTLE

CONGRATULATING Margaret Elizabeth Brown upon the
occasion of celebrating her 105th 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, Margaret Elizabeth Brown was born on February 22, 1913; and

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

WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Elizabeth, Margaret Elizabeth Brown
currently lives at the assisted living facility at The Alice Center in
Malone, New York; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Elizabeth Brown's mother died when she was very
young; her grandparents became her primary guardians and she lived with
them in Ogdensburg; after her father remarried, the family was reunited
in Malone where she met her future husband, Robert, in high school; and

WHEREAS, The two went on to attend Cornell University in Ithaca,
where Margaret Elizabeth Brown studied home economics; the young couple
married shortly after graduating and moved to Plattsburgh where they
would raise their three sons, Tom, Richard and Robert; and

WHEREAS, Margaret Elizabeth Brown spent her career keeping track of
the business finances for her husband's veterinary practice; and

WHEREAS, Active in her community, Margaret Elizabeth Brown was an
avid member of the Malone Duplicate Bridge Club, and tirelessly
volunteered with the local Methodist church and garden club; 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
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 Margaret Elizabeth Brown upon the occasion of celebrating
her 105th Birthday; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Margaret Elizabeth Brown.