Patricia (Pat) Greene graduated from Sidney High School in 1953. She attended Broome Community College majoring in Medical Office Technical Course of Study. Pat's long term employment began in 1969 with the New York State Police, Troop C in Sidney where Pat worked for thirty-seven and a half years before retiring in 1999 as Principal Clerk. First Sergeant Chad Buckley of Troop C in his testimonial letter stated, "Pat served as Principal Clerk for Troop C which encompasses seven counties. In that capacity, she was a main purchaser, payer of all bills, assisted the entire Troop (over 300 people) with their health insurance and any payroll issues. She maintained and paid leases for all the stations and radio towers in the Troop. Pat did all of this, for the most part, before the inception of computers ... handwritten!"
Pat has been extremely involved in community activities. In every organization, she rises through the ranks into leadership roles where she can best impact that organization. This is evident in her involvement in the General Federation of Women Clubs in which she has served in many leadership roles. These include Otsego County Chairman, 6th District Director, State Treasurer, State CIP Chairman, State Convention Chairman, State Chairman of Resolutions, State Chairman of International Affairs Dept., State Vice President and Scholarship Chairman, State President, and State Historian, a position which she still holds.
On the local level, Pat has been very active in the Unadilla Women's Club since 1969. She has been President and Co-President for eight terms as well as holding offices of recording secretary, treasurer, historian, and parliamentarian. Since 1955 Pat has been involved in the Sidney Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. She has served as chairman of nearly all of the chapter's committees and has been state and national Page and Chapter Regent. Pat's involvement in our community has helped various other organizations. Since 1965 she has been property manager for the Tri-Town Theater, as well as part of the make-up team, and the assistant to the director of numerous productions. Pat also has been a member and participant of many other organizations including the Susquenango Women's Bowling Association, CSE Chapter of the New York State Police, Tri-Town BPW, Order of the Eastern Stars, Sidney Ladies Auxiliary of the Elks Club, and the Sidney Elks Club where she has served on the Inner Guard since 2003. In addition, Pat has been actively involved in the Sidney Central School Alumni Association since 1989 where she has been a board member, Wall of Fame Committee member, and co-leader of the Alumni Weekend Memorial Service.
Pat has been a lifelong member of the Sidney United Methodist Church. She has served on numerous committees and has helped out with the Food Bank and Share the Bounty Meals. Reverend Thomas Pullyblank stated, "Pat's very positive stamp on the church's life and mission was visible to me from the first day I met Pat."
A mother, grandmother, civic leader, mentor, spiritual leader, friend of many, and lifelong traveler sums up the spirit of this very lovely lady.