Honor Mary Catalano's Longevity

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.