LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John Amoriell upon the occasion of
celebrating his 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,  Born  on December 31, 1911, John Amoriell lives alone in the
home he bought for $3,000 in 1945; born the second of seven children  in
Tupper Lake, New York, his parents immigrated from Italy in 1907; and
  WHEREAS,  At age 19, John Amoriell followed his father's footsteps and
started working for the railroad; he began with  the  New  York  Central
Railroad and finished his career with Conrail; and
  WHEREAS,  In  1934  and  1935,  John  Amoriell  served in the Civilian
Conservation Corps and met his future wife, Mildred in June of  1936  at
the theater; they married in September of 1937; and
  WHEREAS,  John Amoriell's railroad job was abolished in Tupper Lake in
1960, so in order to work he had to travel to places  such  as  Selkirk,
Albany,  Schenectady,  and Utica, to name a few; his wife, Mildred trav-
eled with him and they lived in a railroad boarding car; and
  WHEREAS, John Amoriell was an avid fisherman and has  a  special  love
for  the woods; currently on no medication and in great health, he cele-
brated his 100th Birthday with family and friends at a  house  party  on
December 31, 2011; and
  WHEREAS,  This  exceptional  centenarian,  with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and
  WHEREAS, This distinguished man 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 man has enriched the lives of those  around  him
through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent
charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and
  WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, the late Mildred, and
their children Sam and Annette, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 John Amoriell upon the occasion of  celebrating  his  100th
Birthday; and be it further
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Amoriell.