Honor Forsyth’s 100th Birthday

November 30, 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate B. Elizabeth Forsyth upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and WHEREAS, B. Elizabeth Forsyth was born on November 30, 1916, and resides in Oswego, New York; and WHEREAS, B. Elizabeth Forsyth is a graduate of Oswego High School and a longtime member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Oswego, New York; and WHEREAS, B. Elizabeth was married to the late Frederick Neil Forsyth and together they were the proud parents of three children, Donald, Virginia, and the late John; and WHEREAS, Today, B. Elizabeth Forsyth is the loving grandmother of six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; and WHEREAS, B. Elizabeth Forsyth was a homemaker who devoted herself to making a loving home for her family; she was also very active as a volunteer with both the Girl Scouts of America and the Cub Scouts; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, B. Elizabeth Forsyth served as a member and officer of the Oswego Branch of the Coast Guard Auxiliary; and WHEREAS, Throughout her life, B. Elizabeth Forsyth was an avid traveler visiting many parts of the United States and eastern Canada as well as Spain, Gibraltar and Morocco; and WHEREAS, B. Elizabeth Forsyth has inspired her family with her strength and beauty and they look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with her; and WHEREAS, This distinguished woman, who has experienced the incredible joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the stamina and courage to savor a full life, has inspired the lives of her many friends and family; and WHEREAS, B. Elizabeth Forsyth has enriched the lives of those around her through her joyous and sincere love for life 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 B. Elizabeth Forsyth upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to B. Elizabeth Forsyth.