Assembly Resolution No. 157

BY: M. of A. Cook

CONGRATULATING Elizabeth Stanley 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 Elizabeth Stanley upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday
to be celebrated on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Lemuel Haynes
Congregational Church in Jamaica, New York; and

WHEREAS, Born in Walterboro, South Carolina, Elizabeth Stanley moved
to Brooklyn, New York in 1945, when she married her beloved husband,
World War II Veteran, Reginald Stanley; in 1951, she later moved to
South Ozone Park, New York, where she has since lived for an impressive
72 years; and

WHEREAS, An avid churchgoer, Elizabeth Stanley joined Lemuel Haynes
Congregational Church in 1952, and had been a participant in the choir
from the early 1960s until around 2016, when it was disbanded; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Stanley, with her zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Helping her community in a multitude of ways, Elizabeth
Stanley volunteered as a Street Crossing Guard at Public School 123 for
at least 20 years, was once a member of the 140th Block Association, and
selflessly provided child foster care services for a decade; 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, With her throughout have been her beloved husband,
Reginald; sons, Rodney, and the late Tyrone; grandchildren, Christopher
and MarkAnthony; great-grandchildren, Anissa, Giada, and Kincade, as
well as her great-great-grandchild, Aria, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Stanley has enriched the lives of those around
her through her joyous and sincere love for others and through the
profound 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

magnificent 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 Elizabeth Stanley upon the occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Elizabeth Stanley.