Honor Centenarian Virginia Worfolk

31, 2019 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 Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on Friday, May 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk was born on May 31, 1919, in Bayonne, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk graduated from Bayonne High School in New Jersey and would go on to earn her associate's degree from St. Alfonso Junior College in New Jersey; and WHEREAS, In 1941, Virginia married the love of her life, John Worfolk, and was able to travel with him during his service time as a United States Coast Guard Chief Radio Operator; and WHEREAS, After a stay in Ketchikan, Alaska, John and Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk a returned to live in Hillsdale, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, While in Hillsdale, New Jersey, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk accepted a job at the Borrough Business Machine Corporation where she worked for 30 years before retiring; and WHEREAS, In 1970, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk suffered the loss of her husband who had battled Polio; and WHEREAS, In 2001, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk moved to Scriba, New York, in Oswego County, to be closer to her daughter, Lee; and WHEREAS, As she was during her life in Hillsdale, New Jersey, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk became active in the United Methodist Church in Lycoming, New York; and WHEREAS, During her time with the United Methodist Church in Lycoming, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk taught both Sunday School and Bible studies; and WHEREAS, Today, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk is most proud of her two children, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all of whom she loves dearly; and WHEREAS, In her spare time, Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk is an avid reader and loves doing the daily crossword puzzles; this exceptional centenarian still cooks and bakes every single day; 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 Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Virginia Elizabeth Worfolk.