LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rose M. Kleman upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Farmington Chamber of
Commerce for her many years of dedicated community service

WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons and organ-
izations that provide exemplary service, whether through participation
in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in their
profession or other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor
Rose M. Kleman upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion by the Farmington Chamber of Commerce for her many years of dedi-
cated community service; and
WHEREAS, The current Vice President of the Farmington Chamber of
Commerce, Rose M. Kleman served the organization proudly for 25 years as
its President and has received numerous awards of recognition for her
various accomplishments, including the Citizen of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Rose M. Kleman was the Farmington Town Clerk for
36 years, where she was also the Receiver of Taxes, Marriage Officer and
a member of the Ethics Board; and
WHEREAS, Rose M. Kleman was the recipient of Town Clerk Awards on both
the State and National levels and serves on the Ontario County Mass
Fatality Disaster Committee and on the Board of Directors of the Humane
Society; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated resident of the Town of Farmington, Rose M.
Kleman initiated the regional telephone area, established a Post Office
in the area and worked to get the Town recognized on New York State maps
and on the Thruway; and
WHEREAS, With Rose M. Kleman throughout have been her husband, Robert,
and two grandsons, Robert and Tyler, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her many achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Rose M. Kleman and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rose M. Kleman upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Farmington Chamber of Commerce for her many years of
dedicated community service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rose M. Kleman.