LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Arlene Delange upon the occasion
of celebrating her 100th Birthday on May 25, 2016

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, Born on May 25, 1916, Arlene Delange is a resident at Atria
Shaker, an Assisted Living Community in Albany, New York; a birthday
party held in her honor will commemorate this auspicious event; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her three wonderful children,
and her beloved six grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her accom-
plishments; and
WHEREAS, A lively, well-dressed woman, Arlene Delange attends morning
exercise classes, and loves to listen to Frank Sinatra and watch the
Buffalo Bills; 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 Arlene Delange 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 Arlene Delange.