LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Julia Podres upon the occasion of
celebrating her 103rd Birthday

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, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Julia Podres was born on February 29, 1912, just up the road
from where she continues to reside, spending her formative years working
on the family farm in Witherbee, New York; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Mineville High School, Julia Podres
moved to Cleveland, Ohio, at the age of 18 to work for the Rothschild
family; she served as the family's babysitter and cook for 18 years
until she met and married her husband, Stephen Podres, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, The couple ran a campground at Lincoln Pond for nine years,
and together they raised two children, Stephanie and Stephen, Jr.;
today, she is a proud grandmother and recently became a great-grandmoth-
er on November 18, 2014; 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, Julia Podres 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 Julia Podres upon the occasion of her 103rd Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Julia Podres.