Senate Resolution No. 2889

BY: Senator COMRIE

HONORING Marion Orr upon the occasion of being
inducted into the "Century Club" at Chapin Home for
the Aging

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate 99-year-old Marion Orr upon the occasion of being inducted
into the "Century Club" at Chapin Home for the Aging, celebrated at its
Second Annual Induction Ceremony on Friday, May 19, 2017, at the Chapin
Home in Jamaica, New York; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1869 by Mrs. Edwin Chapin, Chapin Home for the
Aging has been serving the New York City/Long Island community at its
Jamaica location since 1912; currently, it is capable of assisting 220
adults in its Skilled Nursing Facility and can hold 50 registrants in
its Adult Day Health Care Center; and

WHEREAS, Throughout its esteemed history, Chapin Home has provided
the aging men and women who have come to live there a true home, where
they may find the serenity and security that have always been envisioned
as essential and appropriate to the latter part of life; and

WHEREAS, Marion Orr was born on January 10, 1918, in Brooklyn, New
York; she has been a member of the Chapin Home community since May of
2012; and

WHEREAS, During her life, Marion Orr held a career as a secretary;
during her free time, she enjoyed reading and sewing; and

WHEREAS, Marion Orr is very proud of her namesake, Marion who lives
in Australia and has shown her love and support and rejoices in her many
accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Marion Orr, with her zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of her family and friends with her friendliness and
wisdom; her beautiful smile continues to make everyone who passes her
feel good with her kind greeting; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional nonagenarian 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, Marion Orr 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
recognize 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 Marion Orr upon the occasion of being inducted into the
"Century Club" at Chapin Home for the Aging; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Marion Orr.