Senate Resolution No. 2323

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones
Throop upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday on December 7, 2019

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, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate
and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens of New York
State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop upon the occasion
of her 100th Birthday to be celebrated with a party in her honor on
Saturday, December 7, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop was born on
December 9, 1919, in Rome, New York, to Ruth and Williams Juergens; and

WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop graduated from Rome
Free Academy with the Class of 1937; following this accomplishment, she
went on to study business at Excelsior School of Business in Utica, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Upon completion of her education, Lucille Elizabeth
Juergens Jones Throop married Bill Jones in 1942, and together they had
three children, Carol, Doug, and Marilyn; and

WHEREAS, When her husband Bill passed away unexpectedly in 1974,
Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop entered the Rome School System
as a secretary at Rome Free Academy, later transferring to Strough
School where she became secretary to Principal Phil Howlett; and

WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop remained a widow
for nearly 17 years before marrying her second husband, Vincent Throop,
in 1990; her family grew with the addition of Robert (Sandy), Dan
(Lauren), and their children Ben and Jessica; and

WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop enjoyed 10 years of
marriage before Vincent Throop passed away in 2001; and

WHEREAS, Active in her community, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones
Throop has served as an elder, deacon, bell ringer, choir member at
First Presbyterian Church, Genetaska, Rome Hospital Twigs, and more
recently Chapter AU-P.E.O. Sisterhood; and

WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop loves playing cards
with her friends, children, and grandchildren, and, in addition to
numerous card games, has taught many of them to play backgammon; she has

always been a lover of the outdoors, spending summer vacations in the
Adirondacks, particularly on Raquette and Fourth Lakes; and

WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop 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 the 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 Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop upon the occasion
of celebrating her 100th Birthday, and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop.