New York J 3980: Honoring Cliff Kelsey upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of distinguished service to the Goshen Rotary Club

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Senate Resolution No. 3980
Senator BONACICBY:
Cliff Kelsey upon the occasion of hisHONORING
designation for special recognition after 60 years
of distinguished service to the Goshen Rotary Club
Individuals who give of their time and energies and serveWHEREAS,
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
Cliff Kelsey has given not only of his time and energiesWHEREAS,
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Cliff KelseyWHEREAS,
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60
years of distinguished service to the Goshen Rotary Club; this momentous
occasion was celebrated on Thursday, February 1, 2018, 60 years to the
day he was inducted into the Club; and
Cliff Kelsey received this most auspicious honor for hisWHEREAS,
six decades of steadfast and unremitting service to both the Goshen
Rotary Club and the community-at-large; and
Called upon to contribute his time and talents to countlessWHEREAS,
civic and charitable endeavors, Cliff Kelsey has always given of himself
unstintingly; and
This extraordinary man has truly exemplified the RotaryWHEREAS,
motto, Service Above Self, and continues to be a presence flipping
hamburgers in his signature long-sleeved shirts during Goshen's Great
American Weekend; helping prepare the annual Thanksgiving Community
Dinner; and anything else asked of him; and
Throughout the entire period of his community service, aWHEREAS,
period of constructive involvement, Cliff Kelsey has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by anWHEREAS,
individual for the benefit of others which Cliff Kelsey has displayed
throughout his life; and
It has always been the objective of this Legislative BodyWHEREAS,
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Cliff Kelsey, that future generations may know and appreciate his
admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
honor Cliff Kelsey upon the occasion of his designation for special

recognition after 60 years of distinguished service to the Goshen Rotary
Club; and be it further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to Cliff Kelsey.