Honor Margaret Brown's 105th Birthday

Senate Resolution No. 4228 BY: Senator LITTLE CONGRATULATING Margaret Elizabeth Brown upon the occasion of celebrating her 105th 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, Margaret Elizabeth Brown was born on February 22, 1913; and WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Elizabeth, Margaret Elizabeth Brown currently lives at the assisted living facility at The Alice Center in Malone, New York; and WHEREAS, Margaret Elizabeth Brown's mother died when she was very young; her grandparents became her primary guardians and she lived with them in Ogdensburg; after her father remarried, the family was reunited in Malone where she met her future husband, Robert, in high school; and WHEREAS, The two went on to attend Cornell University in Ithaca, where Margaret Elizabeth Brown studied home economics; the young couple married shortly after graduating and moved to Plattsburgh where they would raise their three sons, Tom, Richard and Robert; and WHEREAS, Margaret Elizabeth Brown spent her career keeping track of the business finances for her husband's veterinary practice; and WHEREAS, Active in her community, Margaret Elizabeth Brown was an avid member of the Malone Duplicate Bridge Club, and tirelessly volunteered with the local Methodist church and garden club; and WHEREAS, This beloved woman 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 Margaret Elizabeth Brown upon the occasion of celebrating her 105th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Margaret Elizabeth Brown.