Honor Kent Family Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 3656 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER COMMENDING the William Kent Family upon the occasion of being named the 2017 Geneseeans of the Year by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons who provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession, or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the William Kent Family upon the occasion of being named the

2018, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Batavia, New York; and WHEREAS, William Kent, Inc. of Stafford, New York, is a third generation local business which conducts thousands of auctions each year ranging from farm, to antiques and commercial; the company provides complete service with a large, experienced staff who can ensure every auction is a success; and WHEREAS, In 1970, William Kent, a world-renowned purebred cattle auctioneer, established William Kent, Inc.; today, it is well known as New York State's leading auctioneer, appraiser, and real-estate broker; and WHEREAS, After graduating from St. Bonaventure University with a degree in accounting, William Kent's son, David, joined the firm in

1976; after learning from the Master, David was named New York State Auctioneer of the Year in 2004; and WHEREAS, Two years later, a third generation member of the Kent family entered the business; David Kent's son, Joshua, joined his father and grandfather in the company after attending Cornell University; and WHEREAS, Over the years, each and every member of the Kent family has worked for the family business; William Kent's wife, Jean; daughters, Debbie and Connie; grandchildren and great-grandchildren have worked in various capacities at the auctions or in the office; and WHEREAS, The William Kent Family has been called upon to contribute their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and have always given of themselves unstintingly; and WHEREAS, The Kent Family is truly dedicated to its community; for more than four decades, they have donated their time and talents to the Genesee County Fair's Annual 4-H Animal Auction; and WHEREAS, They also provide their services for many non-profit organizations including Batavia Business & Professional Women, and the Stafford and LeRoy Historical Society; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a period of constructive involvement, the William Kent Family has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the William Kent Family upon the occasion of being named the