State Senator James Seward recently congratulated New York state's top seniors citizens as part of the New York State Office for the Aging 2014 Senior Citizen's Day Celebration.

Local senior citizens from Senator Seward's district honored are: Gladys Benjamin of New Berlin, Frank Bachler of Meredith, Ken Dreis of Richfield Springs and Ellen St.John of Cooperstown.

Senator Seward said," the extremely active seniors honored today fulfill significant roles – volunteering with local ambulance companies, managing area food pantries, and holding elected office.”

The senate also adopted a resolution proclaiming May 6th as Senior Citizens Awareness Day in the State of New York.

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