Bill Text: NY K00189 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Robert Burns upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2019 Business Person of the Year Award by the Niagara USA Chamber

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-14 - adopted [K00189 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00189-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 189

BY: M. of A. Morinello

        HONORING  Robert  Burns  upon  the occasion of his
        designation as recipient of the 2019 Business Person
        of the Year Award by the Niagara USA Chamber

  WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 honor
Robert  Burns  upon  the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Business Person of the Year Award by  the  Niagara  USA  Chamber  to  be
celebrated  at  its  2019 Awards Ceremony at the Seneca Niagara Resort &
Casino, Niagara Falls, New York, on Friday, March 15, 2019; and

  WHEREAS, The Niagara USA Chamber  is  proud  to  celebrate  business
excellence in the Niagara Region; and

  WHEREAS,   In  1997,  Robert  Burns  retired  from  local  industry,
including four years as a union president, and also running a  used  car
business for over 14 years; and

  WHEREAS,  While  shopping in Canada, he and his wife observed a busy
coffee  house  in  operation;  Robert  was  inspired  and  saw  a  great
opportunity; subsequently, in December of 2000, he was accepted into the
company as a new franchisee for the Niagara Falls Tim Hortons locations;
and

  WHEREAS,  Tim  Hortons is the perfect place to go for great-tasting,
freshly brewed coffee, made with 100% Arabica beans,  sourced  from  the
world's most renowned growing regions; and

  WHEREAS,  Tim  Hortons  also  offers  specialty  beverages including
lattes, cappuccinos, espresso, iced and frozen coffee, hot chocolate and
tea, and delicious baked goods, including donuts, cookies,  muffins,  or
Timbits, the coffee houses signature bite sized donut holes; and

  WHEREAS, Today, Robert Burns has seven locations and will be opening
two  more  stores  by  the  end  of  2019;  his  son, Jason Burns, works
alongside him with district manager Rich Sabin and  a  wonderful  office
staff; and

  WHEREAS,  Robert  Burns  employs  over 270 local team members; he is
truly connected to his community and was even  instrumental  in  keeping
the  Niagara  Falls Memorial Day parade going when it was in jeopardy of
ending; and

  WHEREAS, With his  proven  business  leadership  abilities  and  his
evident  dedication  to  his  community,  Robert  Burns,  a  trustworthy
professional,  is  the  quintessential  selection  for  the  prestigious
Business Person of the Year Award; 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 this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert Burns upon the occasion of his designation as recipient  of
the Business Person of the Year Award by the Niagara USA Chamber; and be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Robert Burns.