LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Evelyn Lester upon the occasion of
celebrating her 100th Birthday on March 20, 2014

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, Evelyn Lester was born on March 20, 1914; she was married to
the late James Lester, and together they had two daughters; today,
Evelyn is the loving grandmother of five grandchildren, eight great-
grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Evelyn Lester is a homemaker who devoted herself to making a
loving home for her family and enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren
when her daughter was working; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; in her senior
years, she enjoyed traveling with her family; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman 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, This beloved woman 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 recog-
nize 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 Evelyn Lester upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
Birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Evelyn Lester.