Bill Text: NY J00040 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of The Potting Shed Antiques

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - ADOPTED [J00040 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00040-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 40

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMEMORATING  the 50th Anniversary of The Potting
        Shed Antiques

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  the
achievements   of  those  individuals  and  businesses  that  contribute
substantially to the economic vitality  of  their  communities,  thereby
enhancing economic well-being of the entire Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate  the  50th  Anniversary  of  The  Potting  Shed  Antiques of
Whitesboro, New York, to be celebrated on Saturday, September 24,  2022;
and

  WHEREAS,  Don  and  Nancy  Hartman have been in the antique business
conducting house and estate sales since 1972; and

  WHEREAS, The couple has a wide array of inventory and interests such
as collectibles like coins,  pottery,  glass,  stoneware,  jewelry,  and
furniture;  having been collectors of antiques for numerous decades, Don
and Nancy Hartman have a keen eye  for  treasures  and  have  seen  many
trends come and go over the years; and

  WHEREAS,  With  their proven business leadership abilities and their
steadfast dedication to their community, The Potting Shed  Antiques  was
recently  voted  as  the  number one antiques shop by the Utica Observer
Dispatch's Reader's  Choice  Awards  again  for  2022;  this  marks  the
impressive  ninth  time  they have won this award since the category was
added 10 years ago; and

  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history spanning five  decades,  The
Potting  Shed  Antiques  has  demonstrated  continuous  service  to  the
residents and communities of the greater Utica and Rome area; and

  WHEREAS, It is  with  great  pleasure  that  this  Legislative  Body
acknowledges  this  exceptional business, its contributions to the local
and state economies, and its vibrant role in improving  the  quality  of
life  in  its  community, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy
the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore,  be
it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of The Potting Shed Antiques; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to The Potting Shed Antiques of Whitesboro, New York.