LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Charles Judson Peer upon the occa-
sion of celebrating his 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, Charles Judson Peer of Lake George, New York, was born on
January 11, 1915; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Charles Judson Peer worked as a caretaker for many of the
estates on Lake George, and also served as a golf caddy, fisherman, and
guide in the area; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man 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, Charles Judson Peer, along with his wife, the late Arlene
Peer, maintained his own beautiful gardens and raised a small menagerie
of animals; in addition, he enjoyed sailing the lake on an ice boat he
built himself; and
WHEREAS, Today, Charles Judson Peer enjoys spending time with his
friends, reminiscing about the old times on Lake George and putting
together jigsaw puzzles; and
WHEREAS, This beloved man has enriched the lives of those around him
through his joyous end 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 Charles Judson Peer upon the occasion of his 100th Birth-
day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles Judson Peer.