Bill Text: NY J00014 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Duck Walk Vineyards upon the occasion of its designation as a Gold Medalist by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation on July 12, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2023-01-05 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00014 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00014-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 14

BY: Senator PALUMBO

        HONORING  Duck Walk Vineyards upon the occasion of
        its designation as a Gold Medalist by the  New  York
        Wine and Grape Foundation on July 12, 2022

  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 the 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 honor
Duck  Walk  Vineyards  upon  the  occasion  of its designation as a Gold
Medalist by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation at  its  36th  Annual
New York Wine Classic on Tuesday, July 12, 2022; and

  WHEREAS,  The  36th  Annual  New  York  Wine Classic is a nationally
recognized competition highlighting the best of New York's wine; and

  WHEREAS, Seeing an unprecedented growth over the past few years  and
allowing  wine  enthusiasts  to  enjoy  this unique part of the New York
experience across the  state,  this  extraordinary  vineyard  has  truly
showcased why New York State is a premier wine destination; and

  WHEREAS,  Duck  Walk Vineyards was awarded for its 2019 Malbec; 2019
Pinot  Noir;  2019  Reserve,  Merlot;  2021  Reserve,  Chardonnay;  2021
Riesling; and NV Brut Methode Champenoise; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1994,  Dr.  Herodotus  "Dan"  Damianos  and  his  son,
Alexander, founded Duck Walk Vineyards; the  Chateau-style  building  in
Water  Mill,  a  true Hamptons landmark, became home to what has quickly
evolved into one of the most well-known names in Long Island wine; and

  WHEREAS, With two locations, Duck Walk Vineyards' flagship winery is
located in Southampton, New York; in 2007, they added a new location  on
the North Fork of Long Island; and

  WHEREAS,  Surrounded  by 30 beautiful acres of Sauvignon Blanc grape
vines, Duck Walk Vineyards North is  an  ideal  location  to  taste  its
renowned wines while visiting Long Island's famous Wine Trail; and

  WHEREAS,  Over its distinguished history, this esteemed vineyard has
demonstrated continuous service to the residents and  communities  which
it serves; and

  WHEREAS, The success of Duck Walk Vineyards is in direct correlation
to  the efforts of its dedicated owners and staff, whose involvement is,
and always has been,  characterized  by  an  impressive  commitment,  an
unbridled  enthusiasm,  and  an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of  the  businesses  and  the  communities  they
serve; 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 it will  continue  to  enjoy  the
same sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be
it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Duck Walk Vineyards upon the occasion of its designation as a Gold
Medalist by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation on July 12, 2022; and
be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Duck Walk Vineyards.