What's happening
This resolution congratulates Vincilia Kirton on celebrating her 103rd birthday and recognizes her contributions to the community.
Why it matters
Highlights the impact of immigrant and Caribbean-American communities. by celebrating Vincilia Kirton’s journey from St. Lucia to New York and her longstanding contributions to local cultural and senior centers.
Underscores the value of intergenerational influence. , recognizing her roles as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and community matriarch, which resonates with families and community cohesion.
Spotlights the importance of active aging and civic engagement. , as Kirton’s involvement in senior centers and church ministries exemplifies how seniors remain vital, contributing members of society well into advanced age.
Affirms the significance of public recognition for everyday heroes. , sending a message that dedication, resilience, and service at the community level are valued and honored by the state.
Albany, before your first meeting.
Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.
Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.
Headline styles
Honor Vincilia Kirton's 103rd Birthday
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
Full text
1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗
Senate Resolution No. 3530 BY: Senator PARKER CONGRATULATING Vincilia Kirton upon the occasion of celebrating her 103rd Birthday WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens of this… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 3530 BY: Senator PARKER CONGRATULATING Vincilia Kirton upon the occasion of celebrating her 103rd Birthday 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Vincilia Kirton upon the occasion of her 103rd Birthday to be celebrated on Monday, January 22, 2018; and WHEREAS, Vincilia Kirton was born on January 22, 1915, in Castries on the island of St. Lucia; and WHEREAS, After her husband, Bertie Kirton migrated to New York City, Vincilia Kirton and her children met him there in 1967; Vincilia worked as a nurse's aide at the Jewish Hospital in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a position she held until the death of her beloved husband; and WHEREAS, A vibrant and fun-loving woman, Vincilia Kirton is an active member of both the Fort Green Albany Senior Center on Albany Avenue and the FGS Teresa Moore Center in East New York on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn; she loves to play bingo and create arts and crafts projects with her friends at the Centers; and WHEREAS, An incredible mother to her children, and a mother-like figure to all, Vincilia Kirton was nominated for Mother of the Year by Carib News, and was named Mother of the Year by the Mother's Day group of St. Lucia in New York; and WHEREAS, Vincilia Kirton was also recognized as the Queen of the Over 80s by the New York State Department of the Aged representing the Pink Houses Senior Center which is now the FGS Teresa Moore Center; to this day, she is jokingly and lovingly called the Queen by members of the Center; and WHEREAS, A faithful congregant of St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, Vincilia Kirton was recognized as the oldest member still attending services; as part of the Church's ministry, she enthusiastically visits the Crown Heights Center Marcus Garvey Nursing and Rehabilitation with her daughter on Sundays; and WHEREAS, Vincilia Kirton has truly lived by example and attributes her long and happy life to prayer and honoring her parents; and WHEREAS, Vincilia Kirton is the loving wife of the late Bertie Kirton, the devoted mother of the late Carol, and the cherished sister of the late Camille Dyer and Annette James; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her six children, Barbara, Elsie, Keith, William, Peter and Christine; her eight grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, as well as her brother, Andre Arthur, all of
whom have shown her love and support and rejoice in her many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Vincilia Kirton, with her zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian 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, Vincilia Kirton 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 Vincilia Kirton upon the occasion of celebrating her 103rd
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Vincilia Kirton.
Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.
Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.