Honor Lucille Throop's 100th Birthday

Senate Resolution No. 2323 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday on December 7, 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, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday to be celebrated with a party in her honor on Saturday, December 7, 2019; and WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop was born on

December 9, 1919, in Rome, New York, to Ruth and Williams Juergens; and WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop graduated from Rome Free Academy with the Class of 1937; following this accomplishment, she went on to study business at Excelsior School of Business in Utica, New York; and WHEREAS, Upon completion of her education, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop married Bill Jones in 1942, and together they had three children, Carol, Doug, and Marilyn; and WHEREAS, When her husband Bill passed away unexpectedly in 1974, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop entered the Rome School System as a secretary at Rome Free Academy, later transferring to Strough School where she became secretary to Principal Phil Howlett; and WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop remained a widow for nearly 17 years before marrying her second husband, Vincent Throop, in 1990; her family grew with the addition of Robert (Sandy), Dan (Lauren), and their children Ben and Jessica; and WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop enjoyed 10 years of marriage before Vincent Throop passed away in 2001; and WHEREAS, Active in her community, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop has served as an elder, deacon, bell ringer, choir member at First Presbyterian Church, Genetaska, Rome Hospital Twigs, and more recently Chapter AU-P.E.O. Sisterhood; and WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop loves playing cards with her friends, children, and grandchildren, and, in addition to numerous card games, has taught many of them to play backgammon; she has always been a lover of the outdoors, spending summer vacations in the Adirondacks, particularly on Raquette and Fourth Lakes; and WHEREAS, Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop 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 the 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 Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday, and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lucille Elizabeth Juergens Jones Throop.