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West Haven Resident Celebrates 103rd Birthday

The resident received a citation in honor of her 103rd birthday from West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer during a celebration Thursday.

The celebration took place at Seacrest Retirement Center on Ocean Avenue on Thursday.
The celebration took place at Seacrest Retirement Center on Ocean Avenue on Thursday. (City Photo/Michael P. Walsh)

WEST HAVEN, CT — (Pictured): City resident Grace Chin receives a citation in honor of her 103rd birthday from Mayor Dorinda Borer during a celebration with friends at Seacrest Retirement Center at 588 Ocean Ave. on Thursday.

Borer recognized the centenarian “for your exceptional contributions to the fabric of our nation, our state and our city.”

Reading the citation, the mayor said, “As you reflect upon more than a century of memories, I hope you are filled with tremendous pride and joy.”

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