Senate Resolution No. 855

BY: Senator COMRIE

CONGRATULATING Julia Rinehardt 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, 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 Julia Rinehardt upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to
be celebrated on Friday, June 2, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Born in Waycross, Georgia, on June 2, 1923, to her parents
Noah and Louise Gamble; and

WHEREAS, This gifted young woman later moved with her family to
Florida where she would spend her youth; Julia was educated in Florida's
public school system from grade school through high school and later
matriculated at Florida A&M where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree;
and

WHEREAS, After completing her college career, Julia Gamble and her
sister Dorothy relocated to New York City where both would go on to
pursue careers in public service; Julia became a social worker, she
continued as a social worker until her retirement; and

WHEREAS, While in New York, Julia Gamble met and married the love of
her life Paul F. Rinehardt in January of 1950; from this union were born
three beautiful daughters: Katherine, Yvonne, and Karolyn (deceased
2003); Paul and Julia enjoyed over 35 years of life and love before his
passing in 1987; and

WHEREAS, A long-time supporter of the United Methodist Far Rockaway
Mission, Julia Rinehardt made a point of being present and contributing
to helping out whenever needed; for many years this lively, energetic
woman looked forward to lacing-up her walking shoes and participating in
the mission's annual Walk-A-Thon, a fundraiser providing financial
support to help sustain this beloved mission, she continued walking in
this event yearly into her early 90s; and

WHEREAS, Julia Rinehardt, with her zest for life, has been a shining
member and supporter of Springfield Gardens United Methodist Church; as
she approaches her centennial year as a citizen of her Jamaica New York
community, we celebrate her life and the difference her living has made
to so many; and

WHEREAS, In addition, her Christian faith has always been a
significant anchor in her life, she sees ministry not merely as that

which she is blessed to receive, but that which she is blessed and
called to share with others within her church and the wider community;
and

WHEREAS, Julia Rinehardt 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
remarkable 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 Julia Rinehardt upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Julia Rinehardt.