LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Emma Van Winkle 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 Emma
Van Winkle upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to be celebrated at a
party held in her honor by her family at the Coral House, Baldwin, New
York, on Saturday, August 22, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Emma Van Winkle was a kindergarten teacher in Middlesex, New
Jersey, for 32 years; and
WHEREAS, She and her husband, the late Nelson Van Winkle, are the
proud parents of three wonderful children, Emma Jane Carnes, Mary Jo
Dapice, and Thomas Van Winkle; today, Emma is the loving grandmother of
10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman 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, This beloved woman 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 recog-
nize 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 Emma Van Winkle upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Emma Van Winkle, 125 Lexington Avenue, Freeport, New York
11520.