Honor George Lattimer’s 100th Birthday

Senate Resolution No. 2921 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING George Leslie Lattimer upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday 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 George Leslie Lattimer upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at the New Hampton Fire Department in New Hampton, New York; and WHEREAS, George Leslie Lattimer was born on June 4, 1917; well-known in his community for Lattimer's Potato Farm on Maple Avenue, he attributes his longevity to "working every day and eating good Black Dirt potatoes"; and WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and WHEREAS, In addition to working the family farm, George Leslie Lattimer has been a member of the New Hampton Fire Department for over

60 years; and WHEREAS, This distinguished man 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, George Leslie Lattimer has enriched the lives of those around him through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his three children, Linda Lattimer-Pitre, Dick Lattimer and Bill Lattimer, and his 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 George Leslie Lattimer upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to George Leslie Lattimer.