LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Arden E. Johnson for 40 years of dedi-
cated service as Ellery Town Supervisor

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant contributions of time and talents through community and
public service by certain esteemed residents of this great Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Arden E. Johnson for his contributions to his community through 40 years
of dedicated service as Ellery Town Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, A 1949 graduate of Brocton Central School, he married Marilyn
Harvey in 1952; the couple raised two children, Randy and Marla; they
were further blessed with five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Arden E. Johnson was employed by National Grange Insurance
Company as a Claims Adjustor in 1952; he was promoted to Claims Manager
in 1956; and
WHEREAS, Arden E. Johnson served as Brocton Fire Chief from 1955
through 1957, showing a strong desire to help others and a tireless
sense of community to respond to emergencies in his community; and
WHEREAS, In further service to the Brocton community, Arden E. Johnson
served as a Village of Brocton Board Member from 1957 through 1960; and
WHEREAS, Arden E. Johnson relocated to Bemus Point in 1964; he was
first elected as Town of Ellery Supervisor in 1972; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated community servant was elected a Chautauqua
County Legislator, where he served from 1980 through 1983; he also
served as Deputy Chautauqua County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, In his professional work, Arden E. Johnson worked as General
Manager of Chautauqua Patrons Insurance Company beginning in 1984; he
established a new office of the company on West Third Street in James-
town; and
WHEREAS, An active participant in his community, Arden E. Johnson
holds memberships in the Elks Club, the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, the
Vikings, the Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge and the Ismailla Shriners; he is
also a life member of the Moose Club; and
WHEREAS, Observing that special recognition should be given to those
who work so assiduously for the betterment of their communities and
should be acknowledged publicly for the good works performed by citizens
of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize and honor citizens who dedicate themselves to advocating for their
neighbors in this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Arden E. Johnson for his contributions to his community through 40
years of dedicated service as Ellery Town Supervisor; and be it further
RESOLVED That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be trans-
mitted to Arden E. Johnson.