LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Virginia Mae Greene Meehan upon the
occasion of her retirement after 25 years of distinguished service as
West Union Town Clerk

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Virginia Mae
Greene Meehan for 25 years of distinguished service as the West Union
Town Clerk on Sunday, July 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, For the past 25 years, Virginia Meehan rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Town of West Union; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Town Clerk, Virginia Meehan served with
loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Virginia Meehan was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Meehan, with her civic mindedness and brilliant
agriculture marketing strategies, is a diligent and steadfast woman who
is noted in her community for her spirit of unity and cooperation; in
1984, she was elected West Union Town Clerk; besides her civic duties,
for the past 64 years she, along with her husband, Francis, have owned
and operated Frangin Farms in Steuben County; and
WHEREAS, While never envisioning a life in farming, Virginia Meehan
has now participated in nearly every phase of the family dairy opera-
tion; since 1953, they have bred and registered Holsteins and partic-
ipated as members and leaders in numerous agricultural associations and
clubs, including the Allegany-Steuben Holstein Club, and the New York
State and National Holstein Association; and
WHEREAS, In 1989, the Meehans won the coveted Master Breeder Award
from the New York Holstein Association; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Meehan has been a 4-H leader and is a lifetime
member of St. Mary's Parish in Rexville; for over 60 years she has
attended and contributed to the Parish; in 1995, she served on the plan-
ning committee for St. Mary's 150th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Virginia Meehan's tireless efforts
for the betterment of society also include raising funds for various
medical charities and assisting others in the community; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Francis, their
seven children, as well as their 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grand-
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Town of West Union, Virginia
Meehan earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Virginia Meehan upon the occasion of her retirement after 25 years
of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Virginia Mae Greene Meehan.