Senate Resolution No. 2893

BY: Senator COMRIE

HONORING Mary Catalano 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 98-year-old Mary Catalano 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, Mary Catalano was born on August 19, 1918, in Brooklyn, New
York; she has been a member of the Chapin Home community since November
of 2007; and

WHEREAS, During her life, Mary Catalano held a career as a factory
worker; in her free time, she has kept herself busy with social
activities, creative projects and mostly, a good game of Bingo; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her family, who have shown
her love and support and rejoice in her many accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Mary Catalano, with her zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of her family and friends with her kind disposition
and caring words; anyone can count on her for a smile and a "throw of a
kiss"; and

WHEREAS, This exceptional individual 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, Mary Catalano 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 Mary Catalano 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 Mary Catalano.