[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 74 (Tuesday, May 2, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E392-E393]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING GEOFFREY KLEIN AND ROBIN KLEIN

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2023

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today the Amherst community 
recognizes Town Justice Geoffrey Klein and his wife, Robin Klein, for 
their dedication to community service. Both lifelong residents of 
Amherst, they have been married for 48 years and have been continuously 
dedicated to bettering the lives of those around them. The foundation 
of any American community is the man or woman that selflessly gives 
their time to volunteer for others, and today Geoffrey and Robin 
receive some long overdue gratitude for that exact type of devotion.
  Justice Klein graduated from Williamsville High School in 1968 before 
enlisting in the

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United States Marine Corps, where he served in Vietnam, Okinawa, South 
Korea, the Philippines, and State-side. He was honorably discharged in 
June 1971 with the rank of Lance Corporal. Shortly after, Justice Klein 
went on to join the New York State Police Academy and graduated in 
1974. He then served as a New York State Trooper from January 1974 
through June 1994. During that time, he enrolled in a B.A. program at 
the State University of New York at Buffalo, later earning a degree in 
Political Science in May of 1981. Further continuing his education at 
SUNY Buffalo's School of Law and Jurisprudence, he earned his J.D. in 
May of 1985. From there he has served as a practicing attorney and was 
appointed Amherst Town Justice in January 2000, a position he still 
holds today. Justice Klein presides over criminal, drug, veterans, 
vehicle and traffic, domestic violence, and property management courts. 
This is in addition to his instruction as a Criminal Justice Professor 
at Erie County Community College from 2000 through 2010.
  Justice Klein's entire career has been service-oriented. On top of 
his professional accomplishments, he has continued his community 
service in his free time, including, membership with the Jolly Boys of 
Williamsville, Scholarship Committee Chairman, and Chair of the Ride 
Committee. He is also currently on the Amherst Youth and Community 
Coalition. In the past, he was a little league baseball, football, and 
softball coach for over a decade. Justice Klein also served on the 
Amherst Senior Center Advisory Board, Amherst Museum Advisory Board, 
and Amherst Youth Court from 2000 through 2014.
  Robin Klein graduated from Williamsville North High School in 1972. 
She has spent her life contributing to those around her in the Western 
New York region. Robin has extensive community service memberships and 
accolades, including, President of the Women's Auxiliary Board of John 
R. Oishei Children's Hospital. She has been a Republican Committeewoman 
since 1985, and she is currently a board member (and past president) of 
the Amherst Republican Women. Robin has taken part in many other 
organizations including Habitat for Humanity, where she took part in 
painting rooms and planting trees. In 2008, she was recognized with the 
Amherst Youth Board's Service to Youth Award. Additionally, Robin was a 
past member and president of the Parent-Teacher Association of 
Williamsville School District for 17 years, and a Girl Scout and Cub 
Scout leader. On top of the positions and memberships she has held, 
Robin also generously donates her time and energy (along with Justice 
Klein) to pickup day-old baked goods from Tops Markets and deliver them 
to food pantries and the Friends of Night People, which she has been 
doing once a month for the last ten years.
  Geoffrey and Robin have two children, Rebecca and Matthew, and are 
blessed with two grandsons, Carter and Cameron. Today, I ask that we 
recognize and give thanks to leaders in the Western New York volunteer 
community, especially today as Geoffrey and Robin Klein are honored for 
their continued dedication and selfless service to their community.

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