LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Cicero family of Cadyville Farms
upon the occasion of their designation as Farm Family of the Year by the
Livingston County Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee

WHEREAS, The agricultural industry is part of the foundation upon which
our distinct American heritage is built; and
WHEREAS, New York State and the entire United States is dependent on
our agricultural industry for a variety of food products; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Cicero family of Cadyville Farms upon the occasion of their desig-
nation as Farm Family of the Year by the Livingston County Chamber of
Commerce Agricultural Committee; and
WHEREAS, Chris Cicero and his wife, Delores, owners and operators of
Cadyville Farms, will accept this award at the Livingston County Chamber
of Commerce 2010 Farmer/Neighbor Dinner to be held on Friday, March 26,
2010 at the Genesee River Restaurant and Reception Center, Mount Morris,
New York; and
WHEREAS, This most prestigious accolade is bestowed upon a family farm
that has demonstrated environmental stewardship, good business practices
and community leadership; and
WHEREAS, The Cicero family has been operating Cadyville Farms in Livo-
nia, New York, since 1947, when Chris' grandfather started the farm with
only 20 cows; Chris' father, Joe, later took over the farm and ran it
successfully for many years; today, Joe is still involved in daily
fieldwork and other tasks; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, Cadyville Farms has
grown substantially and is now managing 150 cows and 1,100 acres of
grains; and
WHEREAS, Under Chris Cicero's able leadership, Cadyville Farms still
operates closely within its means and under a seven-day work week, an
exemplary work ethic which has been passed down for generations; and
WHEREAS, With full management duties and responsibilities, Chris Cice-
ro still finds the time to serve several community organizations; he is
an active member of the local Farm Bureau chapter, on the Farmland
Protection Board and the Conesus Lake Watershed Council; and
WHEREAS, Through their diligence and expertise, the Cicero family has
brought pride and recognition to their farm, the local community and the
entire Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges the success of this exceptional family farm and its contributions
to the local and State economies, fully confident that it will continue
to enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Cicero family of Cadyville Farms upon the occasion of their
designation as Farm Family of the Year by the Livingston County Chamber
of Commerce Agricultural Committee; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Cicero family.