Senate Resolution No. 4874

BY: Senator BONACIC

CONGRATULATING Lillian Kjellander upon the
occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate
and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens of this great
Empire State; 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 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 Lillian Kjellander, a resident of Mount Alverno Center
Adult Home and Assisted Living Program in Warwick, New York, upon the
occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday with a party held in her
honor on Saturday, April 7, 2018, with many close relatives and friends
in attendance, in the Greenbrier Room at Mount Alverno; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Kjellander, was born on April 8, 1918, in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, Lillian and her husband, the late Eugene Kjellander, lived
in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, and raised three wonderful children; today,
Lillian is the loving grandmother of two grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, She was employed as a legal secretary and Eugene was a
telephone installer; together, they enjoyed vegetable gardening; she
always served her family fresh vegetables grown in her garden; she also
froze them so she could enjoy them all year long; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Kjellander, with her zest for life, has inspired
and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian 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, Lillian Kjellander 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 Lillian Kjellander upon the occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lillian Kjellander.