LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Carrie Long, upon the occasion of
celebrating her 100th Birthday on January 6, 2015

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, Carrie Long was born on January 6, 1915, in Elmira, New York;
a party celebrating her birth was held at the Skilled Nursing Facility
at St. Joseph's Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Carrie Long is a lifelong communicant of St. Casimir's
Church; and was employed by Elmira Knitting Mills, and Nichols Discount
City; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Along with her loving husband, Adolph, Carrie Long proudly
raised five sons, and one daughter; she is also blessed with many grand-
children and great-grandchildren; 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 Carrie Long upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carrie Long.