LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Honorable Kenneth W. Dean upon the
occasion of his retirement after 28 years of distinguished service to
the Town of Fayette, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those singular individuals who devote their purposeful lives
and careers to preserving the rights and protecting the welfare of the
citizens of their community and the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Fayette community
has been ably served and uniquely enriched through the selfless dedi-
cation and benevolent concern of Judge Kenneth W. Dean; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The Honor-
able Kenneth W. Dean upon the occasion of his retirement after 28 years
of distinguished service to the Town of Fayette, New York; and
WHEREAS, Since November 11, 1983, Judge Kenneth W. Dean has honorably
served the town of Fayette, New York; and
WHEREAS, Firm in his commitment for 28 years, Judge Kenneth W. Dean
has remained dedicated to the betterment and progress of the Fayette
community; and
WHEREAS, Respected by both attorneys and defendants alike, Judge
Kenneth W. Dean always conducted an impartial and objective court; and
WHEREAS, Judge Kenneth W. Dean treated all defendants with compassion
and dignity while at the same time remaining fair in his rulings; and
WHEREAS, In addition to presiding over the Town of Fayette courtroom,
Kenneth W. Dean has been an active lifetime member of the Canoga Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his children, Bruce and Wendy,
and his grandchild Brock, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Judge Kenneth W. Dean, in every capacity in which he served,
has left his permanent mark on the criminal justice community and will
forever be remembered as a determined, innovative and genuinely
concerned expert in his field; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Judge Kenneth W. Dean upon the occasion of his retirement after
28 years of distinguished service to the Town of Fayette, New York, and
to extend its sincere gratitude for his contribution to the people of
New York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Kenneth W. Dean, 3916 Route 89, Seneca Falls,
New York 13148.