LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert A. Geiger upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achiever of the Year Award
from the Clarence Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Robert A.
Geiger upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Lifetime
Achiever of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce, to be
celebrated at its Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, February 24, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, Raised in the Kensington section of Buffalo, Robert Geiger
attended Kensington High School, and graduated from the University of
Buffalo with a degree in Business Administration and Traffic and Trans-
portation; and
WHEREAS, After leaving General Mills to complete his active military
obligation in the 98th Regiment of the Army Reserves and upon returning
home accepted a position with the Upson Company of Lockport; he later
married his wife, Patricia in 1960, and then moved to Clarence; and
WHEREAS, While employed at the Upson Company, Robert Geiger became
active in the Niagara Community groups; during this time he was Presi-
dent of Kiwanis and the Lockport Chamber of Commerce, as well as many
other organizations to help improve the community; and
WHEREAS, Robert Geiger later became a co-owner of Four Seasons Restau-
rants; after building five local free standing buildings, he eventually
joined with T.G.I.Fridays and partnered with the Country Kitchen Fran-
chise Group; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Clarence Rotary, Robert Geiger is currently
the Business Development Representative for the Clarence Chamber of
Commerce and is serving as liaison to the Clarence Industrial Develop-
ment Agency (CIDA); he is also a member of the town's Recreation Commit-
tee and a member of the Town of Clarence Zoning Board of Appeals and the
Clarence Avoidable Alarm Committee; and
WHEREAS, A charter member of the Clarence Toastmasters Club and the
Rotary Liaison for the Clarence Nature Center, Robert Geiger is also a
member of the Nativity of B.V.M. Church, the Clarence Senior Center and
the Clarence Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, Along with his wife, Patricia, with him throughout have been
his children, Thomas, Timothy, and Sherry, as well as his eight grand-
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Robert Geiger's distinguished record merits the recognition
and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert A. Geiger upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Lifetime Achiever of the Year Award from the Clarence Chamber of
Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert A. Geiger.