Honor Grace Florio’s 100th Birthday

Senate Resolution No. 1639 BY: Senator COMRIE CONGRATULATING Grace Florio upon the occasion of her induction into the Century Club at the Chapin Home for the Aging on May 31, 2019 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 Grace Florio upon the occasion of her induction into the Century Club at the Chapin Home for the Aging to be celebrated at its 150th Anniversary Event on Friday, May 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, The Chapin Home for the Aging was founded by Mrs. Edwin Chapin in Manhattan, New York, in 1869; since its inception, this 5-Star CMS rated facility has strived to provide a true home for the aging men and women who live there by providing serenity and security which has always been envisioned as essential and appropriate to the latter part of life; and WHEREAS, Born in New York City in November of 1920, Grace Florio was married for 40 years, and worked as both a waitress and secretary/clerk; later in life, she learned to dance and would go to the Roseland Ballroom every weekend; and WHEREAS, Grace Florio has been a member of the Chapin Home community since June of 2018; today, at the age of 98, she enjoys spending time with her son Nicolas, and recently assisted the Interfaith Minister in the Blessing of Hands for the staff during Nursing Home Week; and WHEREAS, Grace Florio, 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, Grace Florio 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 Grace Florio upon the occasion of her induction into the Century Club at the Chapin Home for the Aging on May 31, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Grace Florio.