Bill Text: NY K00518 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Fleischmann's Yeast upon the occasion of celebrating the 150th Anniversary of its Founding on June 8, 2019
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-06 - adopted [K00518 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-K00518-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 518 BY: M. of A. Tague COMMENDING Fleischmann's Yeast upon the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of its founding on June 8, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those businesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves through outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and enduring commitment to the community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Fleischmann's Yeast upon the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of its founding; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be observed with a myriad of events beginning with a presentation and panel discussion entitled "The Fleischmann's Family Influence on Industry, Culture and Baseball" on Friday, June 7, 2019; throughout the weekend many other activities are planned including a parade, live music, a vintage baseball game featuring the Mountain Athletic Club, and a bake-off contest which will crown first and second place winners in two categories: breads and desserts; and WHEREAS, Fleischmann's Yeast was introduced in 1868 by Austrian brewer Charles Fleischmann and his brother Maximilian, changing the way Americans bake; and WHEREAS, After the great success of the yeast cake and their Vienna Bread at the 1876 Exposition, Charles and Maximilian Fleischmann established the legendary Vienna Model Bakery on Broadway in New York City; Fleischmann's Yeast is now part of AB Mauri's portfolio of products; and WHEREAS, A 19th Century center of commerce and industry in the Town of Middletown, New York, the Clovesville and Griffin Corners area evolved into a summer haven for wealthy families, including the Fleischmann family; and WHEREAS, The Fleischmann family established a 160-acre hillside compound of five mansions and a baseball park which they gave to the community in 1913, when the village incorporated and adopted the family name; and WHEREAS, Today, only one of the family's original homes dating back to the 1880s remains; the 5,000-square-foot property, now known as Spillian, welcomes visitors from around the world and is a prime example of a Catskill Mountains retreat; and WHEREAS, Baking is part of the fabric of American history, and the Village of Fleischmanns is proud to honor the family who started one of the most iconic food brands; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges Fleischmann's Yeast's success, recognizes its contributions to the local and State economies, and extends its highest commendation to the corporation and its employees, fully confident that, in its future, it will enjoy the same success which has so characterized its past; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Fleischmann's Yeast upon the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of its founding on June 8, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to AB Mauri North America, and Fred Woller, mayor, Village of Fleischmanns.