Senate Resolution No. 1637
BY: Senator COMRIE
CONGRATULATING Frances Hornberger upon the
occasion of her induction into the Century Club at
the Chapin Home for the Aging on May 31, 2019
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 Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate
Frances Hornberger upon the occasion of her induction into the Century
Club at the Chapin Home for the Aging to be celebrated at its 150th
Anniversary Event on Friday, May 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, The Chapin Home for the Aging was founded by Mrs. Edwin
Chapin in Manhattan, New York, in 1869; since its inception, this 5-Star
CMS rated facility has strived to provide a true home for the aging men
and women who live there by providing serenity and security which has
always been envisioned as essential and appropriate to the latter part
of life; and
WHEREAS, Frances Hornberger was born a triplet in Brooklyn, New
York, in 1920; after earning her master's degree in Library Science, she
worked as a librarian while raising her five children; and
WHEREAS, Frances Hornberger has been a member of the Chapin Home
community since July of 2018; today, at the age of 98, this kind and
gracious woman attributes her strength to her many hobbies which
included fishing, cooking, baking, pickling and knitting; and
WHEREAS, Frances Hornberger, 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, Frances Hornberger 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
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 Frances Hornberger upon the occasion of her induction into
the Century Club at the Chapin Home for the Aging on May 31, 2019; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Frances Hornberger.
