Senate Resolution No. 300

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Juliette Ferguson upon the occasion
of celebrating her 100th Birthday on January 15,
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 Juliette Ferguson upon the occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday on Tuesday, January 15, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Juliette "Judy" Ferguson was born on January 15, 1919, in
Winchester, Ontario, one of 12 children to Alfred and Eliza Amyot; and

WHEREAS, In 1929, Juliette Ferguson and her family traveled to New
York State aboard a ferry to Ogdensburg, and settled on a farm in South
Hammond of St. Lawrence County; and

WHEREAS, During the Second World War, Juliette Ferguson lived in
Michigan, where she worked at a bomber plane factory from 1942 until
1945, when she returned to New York, and has been a longtime resident of
Redwood; and

WHEREAS, Today, Juliette Ferguson is the proud mother of one
daughter, Clover, and the loving grandmother of three grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Juliette Ferguson, 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, Juliette Ferguson 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 Juliette Ferguson upon the occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Juliette Ferguson.