LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Ken and Doris Obremski upon the
occasion of receiving the Persons of the Year Award from the Goshen
Chamber of Commerce on November 6, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of
the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Ken and Doris Obremski upon the occasion of receiving the Persons of the
Year Award from the Goshen Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Dinner
Dance to be held on Friday, November 6, 2009, at Catlin Gardens, Slate
Hill, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ken and Doris Obremski have continually demonstrated
extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership
in their unwavering service to their community and profession and conse-
quently have been designated for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ken and Doris Obremski have been proud residents of Gosh-
en, New York, for the past 40 years; throughout this time, they have
been called upon to contribute their time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and have always given of themselves unstinting-
ly; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Dr. Ken and Doris Obremski have been involved
in countless activities and organizations some of which include: Scout-
ing, serving on water committees, fundraising for the Presbyterian
Church clock restoration, St. John's Building Fund and the Board of
Education; most recently, they served as co-chairs of the Village of
Goshen Bicentennial Committee; and
WHEREAS, Their longest tenure of involvement, however, has been as
Goshen Rotarians; both Dr. Ken and Doris Obremski have served as club
Presidents as well as District Governors for the Rotary clubs throughout
the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, The Rotary has provided Dr. Ken and Doris Obremski with so
many opportunities to help local and international community and humani-
tarian services; they have worked tirelessly at the local food pantry
and have also helped with road cleanups as well as improvements to the
Craigville Rotary Playground; additionally, they have supported humani-
tarian efforts internationally, having volunteered at a dental clinic in
the Dominican Republic; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Dr. Ken Obremski is a dentist and Doris
Obremski is a marketing and fundraising professional; and
WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their seven wonderful chil-
dren, Susan, Mary, Janice, Ken, Barb, Tim and Beth, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of their lives and rejoice in their achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Dr.
Ken and Doris Obremski over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to
others; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Ken and Doris Obremski upon the occasion of receiving the

Persons of the Year Award from the Goshen Chamber of Commerce on Novem-
ber 6, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Ken and Doris Obremski.