Bill Text: NY J01574 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1574 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon in New Paltz, New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-30 - ADOPTED [J01574 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01574-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1574

BY: Senator METZGER

        COMMEMORATING  the  50th  Anniversary of Concept 1
        Unisex Beauty Salon in New Paltz, New York

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  the
achievements  of  those  individuals  and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and 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 Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon in New
Paltz, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  When Delores Angelillo-Ward opened Concept 1 Unisex Beauty
Salon in 1969, it was only the third hair salon in New Paltz; and

  WHEREAS, Growing up on a farm  in  Clintondale,  New  York,  Delores
Angelillo-Ward  was first exposed to the beauty business by her aunt who
she greatly admired, and who had a beauty salon in the Bronx; by the age
of 12, she was practicing newfound hairstyle skills on  her  mother  and
other family members; and

  WHEREAS,  After  attending  New  Paltz  High  School  for a year and
graduating from Highland High School, Delores Angelillo-Ward went on  to
study at the Central Academy of Beauty Culture in Newburgh; and

  WHEREAS,  Delores  Angelillo-Ward  began her illustrious career as a
hair care professional at Mr. John's in Poughkeepsie, where she built  a
loyal  clientele  for  three  years  before  relocating;  after becoming
licensed in Florida, she returned to the Hudson Valley to open  her  own
salon; and

  WHEREAS,  Located  at  14  Apple Road in a quiet neighborhood in the
heart of the Hudson Valley, Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon specializes in
many styles to complement any client; Delores prides herself on  keeping
up  to date with the latest trends and providing an exceptional customer
service experience; and

  WHEREAS, Concept 1 Unisex  Beauty  Salon  is  open  Tuesday  through
Saturday and carries a full line of Redken products; Delores remains the
primary  stylist,  with  her  daughter  Lori, a skilled hair stylist and
tattoo artist, available for appointments on Fridays; and

  WHEREAS,  Delores  Angelillo-Ward  has  continued  to   update   her
education  over the years by studying the latest methods and fine-tuning
her skills with experts in the field, including  Paul  Mitchell  in  New
York City and Martin Parsons; and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  its
community, Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon, under the able  leadership  of
Delores  Angelillo-Ward,  is  a  member  of the Ulster County Chamber of
Commerce; and

  WHEREAS, Today, Delores Angelillo-Ward resides in Highland, New York
with her husband Fred; in addition to her daughter,  she  is  the  proud
mother  of  one  son,  Frank,  as  well as the loving grandmother of two
grandchildren, Luca and Frank, Jr.; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  pleasure  that  this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional business  and  its  contributions  to  the
local  and  State  economies,  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 Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon in New
Paltz, New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  Delores  Angelillo-Ward,  Concept  1  Beauty Salon, New
Paltz, New York.