Senate Resolution No. 3000

BY: Senator BORRELLO

CONGRATULATING Rose Bressan upon the occasion of
her 100th Birthday to be celebrated on March 16,
2020

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 this great
Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Rose Bressan upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to be
celebrated with a party held in her honor by her friends, fellow
residents and nurses at Eden Heights of Olean Assisted Living and Memory
Care on March 16, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Rose Bressan was born to Cesare and Mary Carucci Cacciotti
on March 16, 1920, in Allegany, New York; she attended Olean Elementary
School No. 7, before graduating from Olean High School; and

WHEREAS, Rose Bressan, who was married to the late Paul Bressan,
worked for Freetag Liquor Store as a clerk for many years until her
retirement; and

WHEREAS, Known for her friendly nature, Rose Bressan loves people
and enjoys talking to them; when she is not visiting with people, she
enjoys knitting, playing cards and watching her favorite team, the
Buffalo Sabers, play ice hockey; 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, Rose Bressan 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 Rose Bressan upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Rose Bressan.