Honor Camden Parade Grand Marshal

Senate Resolution No. 2790 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Timothy Norman Kelley upon the occasion of his designation as Grand Marshal of Camden's 19th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to individuals of true purpose and worthy accomplishment who work diligently to preserve and celebrate their rich cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Timothy Norman Kelley upon the occasion of his designation as Grand Marshal of Camden's 19th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 21, 2020, Camden, New York; and WHEREAS, Timothy Norman Kelley was born on January 22, 1951, to Francis and Dorothy Kelley in Camden, New York; and WHEREAS, Upon graduating Camden High School in 1969, Timothy Norman Kelley attended Canton College where he received his associate's degree in 1971; he went on to earn a Bachelor of Business degree from Utica College of Syracuse University in 1973; and WHEREAS, Active in his community, Timothy Norman Kelley ran Kelley's Dutch Hill Sport Shop for 37 years with his father Francis; he also volunteered and served as President for the Camden Little League in the 1970s, where he met his wife, Carolyn Salladin, whom he married in 1975 in Camden, New York; and WHEREAS, Timothy Norman Kelley is a founding member and dedicated volunteer of the Camden Night Riders, which later became TC Riders Snowmobile Club; he is also involved with 46 Corners OHV Club and the St. Patrick's Parade Committee; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, he currently volunteers with the Town of Amboy, Constantia VFW, Camden IOOB Club, Old Crows Clambake, St. John's Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus; and WHEREAS, In his free time, Timothy Norman Kelley enjoys cruising Panther Lake on his party barge, traveling to visit his sister and brother-in-law in the Outer Banks, as well as spending time with his family; and WHEREAS, Timothy Norman Kelley resides in Panther Lake, New York, with his wife Carolyn, dog Maddie and cat Betty; in addition to his wife, with him throughout have been their two children Cristin (Mike) and Patrick (Jean); as well as five grandchildren, Mitchell, Molly, Megan, Camden and Tanner; and WHEREAS, A pillar of his community, Timothy Norman Kelley has displayed what it means to be a true New Yorker, active in his community, truly selfless in his actions, and contributing so much to his community of Camden, New York; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, to congratulate Timothy Norman Kelley upon the occasion of his designation of Grand Marshal of Camden's 19th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Timothy Norman Kelley.