LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Mildred "Millie" VanBuren upon the
occasion of her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, Mildred E. "Millie" VanBuren was born on March 16, 1912 in
Wellsville, New York, where she grew up with her eight brothers and two
sisters; and
WHEREAS, She worked at Nestle in Fulton, New York, as well as for the
former Breneman-Hartshorn Shade Company in Oswego; Millie also spent
much of her time volunteering for St. Luke Health Services, also located
in Oswego; and
WHEREAS, Now a resident of Morningstar Residential Care Center in
Oswego, New York, Mildred VanBuren, known by friends and family as
Millie, celebrated her 100th birthday recently with a party at the
center attended by four generations of family members; and
WHEREAS, The family members in attendance included her son Daniel,
grandsons Sean and Mark; great-grandsons Zachary and Tristan; and great-
granddaughter Cierra; 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, who has experienced the incredible
joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the
stamina and courage to savor a full life, has inspired the lives of her
many friends and family; and
WHEREAS, This beloved lady 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 Mildred "Millie" VanBuren upon the occasion of her 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mildred "Millie" VanBuren.