LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Teresa Fusco Fulgan upon the occa-
sion 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, Teresa Fusco Fulgan was born on October 28, 1913, to Pasquale
and Rachael Picciocche Fusco, and has been a resident of Green Island,
New York, for much of her lifetime; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Teresa Fusco Fulgan and her late husband, Peter, were the
proud parents of six children, Peter (Patricia), John, Theresa (David),
Rachel (Louis), Richard, and the late Pasquale; today, she is the loving
grandmother of 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, As a homemaker, Teresa Fusco Fulgan helped her husband Peter
operate their business, The Park Hotel, for more than 30 years until
retiring in 1977, when their son Pasquale took over the business; 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, A communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Troy, New York,
Teresa Fusco Fulgan is an active member of the Green Island Senior Citi-
zens; 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 Teresa Fusco Fulgan upon the occasion of her 100th Birth-
day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Teresa Fusco Fulgan.