Senate Resolution No. 2724

BY: Senator WALCZYK

CONGRATULATING Nancy Chamberlain upon the occasion
of celebrating her 100th Birthday

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 Nancy Chamberlain upon the occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday on Sunday, August 4, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Born on August 4, 1924 in Ilion, New York, Nancy
Chamberlain was the youngest of three children; she graduated from Ilion
High School in 1942 and Cornell University in 1945; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Chamberlain was a teacher for two and a half years in
Copenhagen, New York, before marrying Clifford Ivan Chamberlain in 1947
at the Dutch Reformed Church in Mohawk; the couple raised their four
sons, David, Peter, Samuel and Robert, in Beaver Falls, where Nancy was
a homemaker for 10 years, dedicating herself to making a loving home for
her family; and

WHEREAS, She went on to have a 19-year career teaching Home
Economics and Health at Beaver River Central School until her
retirement; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her
community, Nancy Chamberlain was active in the Beaver Falls United
Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and Cornell University's Delta
Gamma sorority; she enjoyed quilting, sewing, and singing in church
choirs; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her four sons, today, Nancy Chamberlain is
the proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Chamberlain, 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, Nancy Chamberlain has enriched the lives of 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 Nancy Chamberlain upon the occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nancy Chamberlain.