Honor Betty McLean's 100th Birthday

Senate Resolution No. 3312 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Betty G. McLean upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday on November 10, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens of this great Empire State; and 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 Betty G. McLean upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and WHEREAS, In honor of her birthday, a celebration was held on Saturday, November 11, 2017, attended by family including her daughter Jane, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren as well as former neighbors; and WHEREAS, Born on November 10, 1917, to Robert and Grace Marcott, Betty is a lifelong resident of Carthage, New York; she graduated from Carthage High School in 1935, and was employed by the Crown Zellerbach Corporation paper company for 40 years; and WHEREAS, Betty was married to Frederic McLean from 1939 until 1949; and WHEREAS, Betty G. McLean was an active member of the Carthage Area Hospital Auxiliary, the First Baptist Church and the Carthage Sesquicentennial Committee; she was also a board member of both the United Way of Wilna and Champion and of the Four Rivers Historical Society, as well as a member of the American Legion Post 789 Auxiliary for more than 65 years; and WHEREAS, Betty G. McLean was the first woman to serve on the Wilna Town Board, and was also a deputy supervisor and secretary of the Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County; and WHEREAS, In 1997, she was honored with the Jefferson County Lifetime Achievement Award; 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 with her strength and beauty and they look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with her; and WHEREAS, Betty G. McLean 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 Betty G. McLean upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Betty G. McLean.