LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dieter Kraemer upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Seneca County Federation of
Sportsmen's Clubs, Inc.

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 honor
Dieter Kraemer upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by the Seneca County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Inc. on
Thursday, April 22, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Recently retiring from the New York State Department of Envi-
ronmental Conservation after serving the Empire State for more than 36
years, Dieter Kraemer has had a full career with exemplary duties; and
WHEREAS, Dieter Kraemer began his career in 1972 as a New York State
Corrections Officer with DOCS and served three correctional facilities
in the Hudson Valley; while employed, he became a Defensive Tactics
Instructor, a Firearms Instructor and a member of the Correctional Emer-
gency Response Team also known as CERT; and
WHEREAS, Dieter Kraemer was hired as a Conservation Officer with the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in Region 3
beginning in Westchester County and later transferring to Dutchess Coun-
ty; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, Dieter Kraemer became the second K-9 handler in the
Division of Law Enforcement; in July of 1988, he transferred to DEC
Region 8 and was assigned to Seneca County; in 1994, he was chosen as
the Regional Nominee for Environmental Conservation Officer of the Year;
and
WHEREAS, After serving as a member of both the South Seneca
Sportsmen's Club and the Lodi Rod & Gun Club, Dieter Kraemer is now a
Director of the Federation; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Dieter Kraemer 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 Dieter Kraemer has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dieter Kraemer upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as the President of the Seneca County Federation of
Sportsmen's Clubs; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dieter Kraemer.