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This resolution mourns the death of Keith A. Granger, honoring his extensive public service and community dedication.
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Highlights the importance of local public service. , showing how one individual’s long-term commitments—as a corrections officer, fire department member, mayor, and supervisor—can significantly shape and support community well-being.
Underscores the impact of civic engagement across multiple roles. , from government leadership to education and youth sports, illustrating how broad-based involvement can help strengthen community institutions and foster civic pride.
Serves as a public acknowledgment of personal sacrifice and dedication. , which can inspire others to contribute in varied ways to their communities and recognize the often-unseen labor that upholds local governance and services.
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Honor Keith A. Granger
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Senate Resolution No. 2436 BY: Senator GALLIVAN MOURNING the death of Keith A. Granger, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is with profound sorrow that this Legislative Body, representing the people of the State of New York, is moved this day to pay tribute to an eminent man of indomitable faith and dedication whose public service and countless accomplishments will forever stand as a paradigm and inspiration for others; and WHEREAS, Keith A. Granger of Castile, New York, died on Sunday,
January 5, 2020, at the age of 62; and WHEREAS, Born September 7, 1957, in Warsaw, New York, Keith A. Granger was the son of the late Lyman, Sr. and Bertha Beardsley Granger; and WHEREAS, Keith A. Granger worked for the New York State Department of… Show allHide
January 5, 2020, at the age of 62; and WHEREAS, Born September 7, 1957, in Warsaw, New York, Keith A. Granger was the son of the late Lyman, Sr. and Bertha Beardsley Granger; and WHEREAS, Keith A. Granger worked for the New York State Department of Corrections for 25 years, retiring as a Sergeant in 2013; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Keith A. Granger was a member of the Pike Fire Department and past member of the Pike Rescue Squad; at the time of his death, he was faithfully serving as Supervisor for the Town of Castile and as a member of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, In addition, he was a member of the Triluminar Lodge No.
Free & Accepted Masons in Pike, where he was a past Master; he also
served as a past District Staff Officer; and
WHEREAS, Keith A. Granger was the former Mayor of both the Village
of Castile and the Village of Pike, as well as a past member of the
Letchworth Central School Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, A devoted member of the Castile United Church of Christ and
the Castile Community Club, Keith A. Granger was a former assistant
swim/dive coach and former assistant soccer coach at Letchworth Central
School; he also spent many years as a high school baseball umpire; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his sister, Cynthia Quackenbush, Keith A.
Granger is survived by his wife of 41 years, Annette Pirdy Granger, whom
he married on June 10, 1978; his two daughters, Nichole Granger and
Angela (Rob) Griswold; three grandchildren, Breanna Griswold, Aiden
Salzler and Sadie Griswold; two brothers, John (Pearl) Granger and
Lyman, Jr. (Pam) Granger; his mother-in-law, Carol Pirdy; and
brother-in-law, Guy (Val) Pirdy; as well as several nieces and nephews;
and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Keith A. Granger leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Keith A. Granger, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Keith A. Granger.
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