Honor Cliff Kelsey's Service

Senate Resolution No. 3980 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Cliff Kelsey upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of distinguished service to the Goshen Rotary Club WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Cliff Kelsey has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Cliff Kelsey upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of distinguished service to the Goshen Rotary Club; this momentous occasion was celebrated on Thursday, February 1, 2018, 60 years to the day he was inducted into the Club; and WHEREAS, Cliff Kelsey received this most auspicious honor for his six decades of steadfast and unremitting service to both the Goshen Rotary Club and the community-at-large; and WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors, Cliff Kelsey has always given of himself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, This extraordinary man has truly exemplified the Rotary motto, Service Above Self, and continues to be a presence flipping hamburgers in his signature long-sleeved shirts during Goshen's Great American Weekend; helping prepare the annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner; and anything else asked of him; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Cliff Kelsey has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Cliff Kelsey has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Cliff Kelsey, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Cliff Kelsey upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of distinguished service to the Goshen Rotary Club; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Cliff Kelsey.