Celebrating a century – or more – of birthdays!

Governor Cox Celebrates Utah's Centenarians
Each year, at the Centenarian Celebration, our governor honors some of Utah’s finest — those 100 years of age and older. The celebration includes lunch, music, an opportunity to shake hands with our state’s leader, and time for us younger Utahns to gain a bit of wisdom. Learn more about Governor Cox
Governor’s Century Club of Utah
As governor of the great state of Utah, it is my honor to recognize Utah’s most exclusive club, the Governor’s Century Club of Utah, and its members: Utahns who have reached their 100th birthday and older
– Governor Cox
Centenarians Share their wisdom
Experience the yearbook
Featured Centenarian
Rose Tonti
100 Years Young
Secret to longevity
“It’s your attitude, you have to have a healthy outlook on life and see the positive in any situation … you can only do this with God in your life.”
Best advice
“Keep-a-go and God Bless America!”
Descendants
Three daughters, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Life in Italy
Rose was born in San Pietro Avellana, Italy, on
September 2, 1921.
Coming to America
Her father moved from Italy to Ogden, Utah in Rosie’s infancy to support the family.