Bill Text: NY J00028 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Sister Jean Marie Chiovitti upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-12 - ADOPTED [J00028 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00028-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 28

BY: Senator RITCHIE

        CONGRATULATING  Sister  Jean  Marie Chiovitti upon
        the occasion of celebrating her 100th 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,  It  is  the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate
and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens  of  this  great
Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud to congratulate
Sister Jean Marie Chiovitti upon the  occasion  of  her  100th  Birthday
which was celebrated on Saturday, October 17, 2020; and

  WHEREAS,  Sister  Jean Marie Chiovitti, a resident of The Sisters of
St. Joseph's Motherhouse in Watertown, New York, was born on October 17,
1920 in Toronto, Canada; and

  WHEREAS, On March 4, 1940, Sister Jean Marie Chiovitti  entered  the
Sisters of St. Joseph order, and made her final vows on August 27, 1940;
and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  her  esteemed career in education, Sister Jean
Marie Chiovitti cared for over  50  young  boys  at  the  St.  Patrick's
Children's  Home  for  19 years, and taught in Watertown Catholic School
and several other North Country villages  and  towns  including  Malone,
Dannemora, Massena and Gouverneur; she also served as principal, teacher
and superior at St. Mary's in Ticonderoga; and

  WHEREAS,  In  her  retirement, Sister Jean Marie has continued to be
active, emailing her family and former students regularly and  attending
religious liturgy services and community gatherings; and

  WHEREAS,  Sister  Jean  Marie Chiovitti, 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, Sister Jean Marie Chiovitti 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  Sister  Jean  Marie  Chiovitti  upon   the   occasion   of
celebrating her 100th Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sister Jean Marie Chiovitti.