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J02030 Summary:

BILL NOJ02030 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORHELMING

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BILL NOJ02030 

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04/29/2026REFERRED TO FINANCE

05/05/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

05/05/2026ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 2030

BY: Senator HELMING

 CONGRATULATING Lloyd Evans upon the occasion of
 celebrating his 100th Birthday

 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, 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Lloyd Evans upon the occasion of his 100th Birthday
celebrated on Sunday, February 22, 2026; and

 WHEREAS, Born on February 22, 1926, in Glendale, Pennsylvania, Lloyd
Evans moved with his family to Corning, New York in 1938; and

 WHEREAS, Lloyd Evans started working at Corning Glass Works when he
was about 13 years old which was against New York labor laws for minors;
and

 WHEREAS, In 1944, at the age of 18, Lloyd Evans joined the United
States Navy and went to basic training at the Sampson Naval Training
Station in Romulus, New York, which functioned as an important hub
during World War II; and

 WHEREAS, During the war, Lloyd Evans was transferred to the 12th
Naval District on Treasure Island in the Bay Area where he served as
part of the Marine Corps Guard; and

 WHEREAS, Lloyd Evans was honorably discharged in 1946, and headed
back to Corning where he briefly returned to work at Corning Glass
Works; and

 WHEREAS, Lloyd Evans completed his high school education through a
school for veterans in record time and, by 1949, he had begun nursing
school at Willard State Hospital; and

 WHEREAS, After finishing his education, Lloyd Evans was hired by
Willard State Hospital where he would spend most of his career; and

 WHEREAS, Lloyd Evans married and raised two children, Joy and Gary;
following a divorce, he worked at West Seneca State Hospital in the
1970s before returning to Willard State Hospital; and

 WHEREAS, Lloyd Evans married his second wife, Duree Brown in 1981,
and he retired in 1984; and

 WHEREAS, Lloyd Evans with his zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of his 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, Lloyd Evans has enriched the lives of those around him
through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the profound
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
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 Lloyd Evans upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday; and be it further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lloyd Evans.

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