Assembly Resolution No. 2207

BY: M. of A. Tague

CONGRATULATING Ruth Carr Tompkins 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 Ruth Carr Tompkins upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday
to be celebrated on Friday, November 22, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Carr Tompkins 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, Ruth Carr was born to Arthur and Rachel Carr in Coxsackie,
New York, on November 22, 1924; she and her two sisters grew up on a
farm in New Baltimore, New York; until high school, she attended a
one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Coxsackie High School at the age
of 16; and

WHEREAS, During World War II, Ruth Carr worked as a secretary for
General Electric (GE) in Schenectady, residing in a boarding house and
commuting home on the train every weekend; and

WHEREAS, On July 14, 1946, Ruth Carr began her 64-year marriage to
Floyd Tompkins; employed as a Senior Claims Examiner for the New York
State Insurance Fund in Albany, she dedicated 30 years to the company
before her retirement in 1983; and

WHEREAS, Ruth Carr Tompkins resided in Ravena, New York, for 53
years prior to moving Greenville Country Estates in 1999; she remains
quite active in community organizations in Ravena and Greenville,
continuing to organize outings for residents of Greenville Country
Estates; 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 come 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
magnificent achievements of this Nation 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 Ruth Carr Tompkins upon the occasion of celebrating her
100th Birthday; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ruth Carr Tompkins.