“Delightful to honor Sol Finger, who turned 102 on July 4! A charming, funny veteran of World War Two, Sol has been a member of Gamblers Anonymous for more than 50 years, and is credited with turning thousands of lives around. His motto is “Make hay while the sun shines,” and he lives up to it every day. Thanks to Sol’s wonderful friends for joining us, and to the staff of BrightView Senior Living in Harrison for hosting us,” said State Senator Shelley Mayer.

Sol, you look great, and a blessing to have a World War II Vet still with us. God Bless.

The proclamation from Senator Mayer reads, “, SOL FINGER WAS BORN ON JULY 4, 1923, AND LIKES TO SAY “I CAME IN WITH A BANG!”; HAVING GROWN UP IN THE BRONX, SOL FINGER LIVED FOR MANY YEARS IN WHITE PLAINS AND IN FLORIDA; AND

WHEREAS, SOL FINGER SERVED COURAGEOUSLY IN WORLD WAR TWO, PARTICIPATING IN THE
INVASION OF GUAM, AND TO THIS DAY TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY; AND
WHEREAS, SOL FINGER ENJOYED A 72-YEAR MARRIAGE TO HIS WIFE ANNETTE UNTIL SHE PASSED
AWAY IN 2023; SADLY, THEIR DAUGHTER BETH PASSED AWAY IN 2016; AND

WHEREAS, SOL FINGER ENJOYS BEING AROUND PEOPLE, SHARING STORIES, LISTENING TO FRANK
SINATRA, AND GOING TO BROADWAY SHOWS; SPENDING TIME WITH HIS CLOSE FRIENDS AND BEING OF HELP TO OTHERS IS WHAT BRINGS HIM THE MOST JOY; AND

WHEREAS, WHEN INDIVIDUALS OF SUCH NOBLE AIMS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE BROUGHT TO
OUR ATTENTION, IT IS APPROPRIATE TO PUBLICLY HONOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS SO THAT OTHERS MAY
EMULATE THEIR COMMITMENT AND VIRTUE;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT, RESOLVED, THAT I, SENATOR SHELLEY B. MAYER COMMEND SOL FINGER FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AND STATE, AND THUS URGE ALL CITIZENS TO SHARE IN THIS CELEBRATION AND TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR THIS DISTINGUISHED PERSON IN OUR GREAT DISTRICT.”