Senate Resolution No. 422

BY: Senator COMRIE

CONGRATULATING Nece B. Bryson Sr. upon the
occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Nece
B. Bryson Sr. upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on
Saturday, March 2, 2019, at MIST, in Harlem, New York; and

WHEREAS, Born on in 1919, in Greenwood, South Carolina, Nece Bell
Scott married the love of her life, Charlie Bryson, at Long Branch
Baptist Church in Greenville, before relocating to New York City in
1940; and

WHEREAS, In 1941, Nece B. Bryson Sr. joined Friendship Baptist
Church, where she was a member of the Usher Board, Gardening Club, and
cleaned the church alongside her husband; she remained a faithful member
of the congregation for more than 75 years; and

WHEREAS, A true asset to her community, Nece B. Bryson Sr. dressed
the Maypole yearly at her children's school, PS89, and participated on
the Community Board for the Police Athletic League in the 32nd Precinct;
and

WHEREAS, In addition, she served the Harlem Boys & Girls Club,
participated in various fashion shows, and made decorations for the
local children's parade; and

WHEREAS, Nece B. Bryson Sr. served the summer youth program at
Southern Queens Park Association, now called Roy Wilkins Park, where she
worked with youth in keeping the grounds clean and prepared lunch for
the children; she also worked in the Library at St. John's University;
and

WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, A true humanitarian, Nece B. Bryson Sr. took in several
homeless women through the years, and today, her home remains a refuge
for those in need, as well as for her children, grandchildren, nieces
and nephews; and

WHEREAS, Nece B. Bryson Sr. 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 Nece B. Bryson Sr. upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nece B. Bryson Sr.