Senate Resolution No. 1271

BY: Senator WALCZYK

CONGRATULATING Jean Elk upon the occasion of
celebrating her 100th Birthday on July 22, 2023

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 this great
Empire State; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Jean
Elk upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and

WHEREAS, Jean Elk was born on July 22, 1923, in Brockville, Ontario,
Canada; six years later, she and her parents moved to Syracuse, New
York, where she graduated from Central High School in 1942; and

WHEREAS, Jean Elk then returned to Brockville and completed nursing
school in 1945, and subsequently, moved back to Syracuse in 1946, and
met the Superintendent of the Alexandria Bay Hospital, who invited her
to work for the summer at the hospital; and

WHEREAS, The Alexandria Bay Hospital is a house with three bedrooms
upstairs, two downstairs, and an entry room used as a nurse's station,
and Jean Elk was the only registered nurse on her 3-11 pm shift, and she
and a nurse's aide served seven doctors in the area; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Jean Elk assisted with all types of
medical operations including heart attacks, assisting with surgeries,
stitching up wounds, and delivering children; and

WHEREAS, With her zest for life, this exceptional centenarian has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; she has truly
enriched those around her through her joyous and sincere love for others
and through the profound 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 Jean Elk upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday on July 22, 2023; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jean Elk.