LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of LeRoy A. Kemp, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, LeRoy A. Kemp of Barton, New York, died on January 13, 2010,
while responding to the aid of others, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 24, 1928, in Smithboro, New York, LeRoy Kemp was
a 1945 graduate of Owego High School; and
WHEREAS, LeRoy A. Kemp distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, For many years, LeRoy Kemp owned and operated Kemp's Poultry
Farm with his family in Barton, New York; on January 13, 1946, in Smith-
boro, he married the love of his life, Marion Aldrich, and together they
celebrated 64 years of happiness; and
WHEREAS, Always willing to assist in a time of need, LeRoy Kemp was a
lifetime member of the Tioga Center Fire and Emergency Departments,
where he had served as Chief, EMT and Fire Police; and
WHEREAS, In addition, LeRoy Kemp served as Chairman of the Board for
the Fire Commissioners and had assisted with the Tioga County Fire
Investigation Team; he was a dedicated and well respected fireman who
will be greatly missed by his community and his fellow members; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Olin and Hazel (Thompson) Kemp;
his sister, Ella May Bill; and a sister-in-law, Adele Bettis, LeRoy A.
Kemp is survived by his wife, Marion; his daughters and sons-in-law,
Susan and Gary Mandrino, Pamela and Richard Mott; a son and daughter-in-
law, Milton and Nancy Kemp; brother-in-law, Edward Aldrich; sisters-in-
law, Frances Gascon, Nelly Short, Betty Schmidt, Joann Rumsey, Florence
Zimmerer and Julie Green; seven grandchildren, Roxann (Matthew) Galster,
Karen Stewart, Michelle (Patrick Tart) Grimes, Andrea Grimes, Thomas
(Melissa) Kemp, David (Brenda Hubbs) Kemp, and Sarah (Heath Bennett)
Kemp; and great-grandchildren, Andy Garey, Samantha Stewart, Elizabeth,
Catherine, Christopher and Benjamin Galster, Victoria Grimes, Kennedy
and MacKenzie Hill; as well as several nieces, nephews and their fami-
lies; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, LeRoy A. Kemp leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of LeRoy A. Kemp, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of LeRoy A. Kemp.