LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kenneth Radley upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition as recipient of the Snowmobi-
ler of the Year Award by the New York State Snowmobile Association

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Kenneth Radley upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as recipient of the Snowmobiler of the Year Award by the New
York State Snowmobile Association; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at the Association's Forum to be
held at the Holiday Inn Syracuse in Liverpool, New York; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Radley is a dedicated member, and the "heart and
soul," of the Sleds of Stafford Snowmobile Club, serving as President
for the past eight years; he is also active both with the Genesee County
Snowmobile Association, serving as Vice-President, and the Genesee Sno-
Packers; and
WHEREAS, Active in snowmobiling for more than 10 years, during his
tenure as President of the Sleds of Stafford Snowmobile Club, Kenneth
Radley has revitalized the organization by applying for 501(c)(3)
status, seeking funding from New York State, and "going the extra mile"
for landowners in the community; and
WHEREAS, Known as "Mr. Sleds of Stafford," Kenneth Radley has long
been an active and positive force for snowmobiling in New York State;
among his many and varied accomplishments on behalf of snowmobiling are:
contacting landowners to obtain permission for snowmobiling and assuring
they are covered by insurance; organizing fund-raising events on behalf
of snowmobiling; leading training classes in snowmobile safety; and
authoring the "SOS Groomer Operations Manual"; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Kenneth Radley assures that the Snowmobile Safe-
ty Course sponsored by the New York State Department of Parks and Recre-
ation is taught by members of the Sleds of Stafford Snowmobile Club to
the youth in the area; he also works closely with the Genesee County
Sheriff's Department to assist them in the event of snowmobile acci-
dents; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Kenneth Radley has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Kenneth Radley has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Kenneth Radley upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as recipient of the Snowmobiler of the Year Award by
the New York State Snowmobile Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kenneth Radley, Putnam Road, Batavia, New York 14020.