Bill Text: NY J00608 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Ms. Doris Letitia Fordyce upon the occasion of celebrating her 104th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-28 - ADOPTED [J00608 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00608-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 608

BY: Senator PERSAUD

        CONGRATULATING  Ms.  Dora Letitia Fordyce upon the
        occasion of celebrating her 104th 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,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  Ms.  Dora  Letitia  Fordyce upon the occasion of her 104th
Birthday; and

  WHEREAS, Dora Letitia was born  on  March  15th,  1919,  in  in  the
village  of  Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara, Guyana, this courageous
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, In 1995, Dora migrated to  America  to  join  her  daughter
Paula in Brooklyn, New York, where she resides until this day; and

  WHEREAS,  In  the  United  States,  she became a member of the Adult
Daycare at Kingsbrook, New York;  here  she  enjoys  studying  scripture
under  the  guidance of Pastor Murphy, as well as, going on trips, doing
stunning handcraft, including knitting, crochet and playing dominoes and
bingo; and

  WHEREAS, Ms.  Dora  Letitia  Fordyce  is  the  proud  mother  of  10
children,  42  grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great
grandchildren; this extraordinary woman worked  hard  as  a  seamstress,
sewing remarkable bridal gowns and school uniforms; and

  WHEREAS,  With  her  zest  for  life,  Ms.  Dora Letitia Fordyce has
inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends;  she  attends
the  New  Lots  Community  Church,  and  enjoys  singing, especially her
favorite hymn, "Amazing Grace"; and

  WHEREAS, Ms. Dora Letitia Fordyce 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 Ms. Dora Letitia Fordyce upon the occasion  of  celebrating
her 104th Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ms. Dora Letitia Fordyce.