Honor Harry Clancy’s 100th Birthday

Senate Resolution No. 45 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Harry Clancy upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday on October 17, 2016 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 remarkable centenarian celebrated this extraordinary milestone at a Birthday party surrounded by his daughter, Kathy, and grandson, Connor, as well as numerous friends and fellow residents of the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, New York, on Monday,

October 17, 2016; and WHEREAS, Born in 1916 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Harry Clancy grew up in East Harlem, New York, where he served as both an altar boy and an usher at Saint Paul's Church; and WHEREAS, An animated storyteller, Harry Clancy enjoys telling tales about his early years in New York City, especially about his first job as a grocery store delivery boy from 80th Street to 83rd between Park and 6th Avenue; and WHEREAS, With his zest for life, Harry Clancy has inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and WHEREAS, At the age of 30, Harry Clancy married his late wife, the former Catherine Conners and together, the couple raised two beautiful daughters; 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, This beloved man 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, 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 Harry Clancy upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Harry Clancy.