Senate Resolution No. 1127

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk upon the
occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on May
31, 2019

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 Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk upon the occasion of celebrating
her 100th Birthday on Friday, May 31, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk was born on May 31, 1919, in
Bayonne, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk graduated from Bayonne High
School in New Jersey and would go on to earn her associate's degree from
St. Alfonso Junior College in New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, In 1941, Virginia married the love of her life, John
Worfolk, and was able to travel with him during his service time as a
United States Coast Guard Chief Radio Operator; and

WHEREAS, After a stay in Ketchikan, Alaska, John and Virginia
Elizabeth Worfolk a returned to live in Hillsdale, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, While in Hillsdale, New Jersey, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk
accepted a job at the Borrough Business Machine Corporation where she
worked for 30 years before retiring; and

WHEREAS, In 1970, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk suffered the loss of
her husband who had battled Polio; and

WHEREAS, In 2001, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk moved to Scriba, New
York, in Oswego County, to be closer to her daughter, Lee; and

WHEREAS, As she was during her life in Hillsdale, New Jersey,
Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk became active in the United Methodist Church
in Lycoming, New York; and

WHEREAS, During her time with the United Methodist Church in
Lycoming, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk taught both Sunday School and Bible
studies; and

WHEREAS, Today, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk is most proud of her two
children, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all of whom
she loves dearly; and


WHEREAS, In her spare time, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk is an avid
reader and loves doing the daily crossword puzzles; this exceptional
centenarian still cooks and bakes every single day; 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 Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk upon the occasion of celebrating
her 100th Birthday; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk.