Bill Text: NY J01504 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Woods Valley Ski Area in Westernville, New York
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-01-09 - ADOPTED [J01504 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01504-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1504 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 60th Anniversary of Woods Valley Ski Area in Westernville, New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality of life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by the availability of exceptional recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Woods Valley Ski Area in Westernville, New York, celebrated on opening day on Saturday, December 2, 2023; and WHEREAS, Celebrations planned for Woods Valley Ski Area's 60th year of operation include a firework display on January 6, 2024 and the opening of their newly renovated facility; and WHEREAS, Born out of a passion for the sport of skiing, Woods Valley Ski Area was built on the site of Dopps Run on January 6, 1965, with initial plans being in December 1964; using just a rope tow, a J-bar, and a T-bar, the area offered skiing for the beginner, advanced, and expert skier; and WHEREAS, Coming a long way from its roots as changes in the industry and at the mountain have changed in the last 60 years, Woods Valley Ski Area has two double chairlifts, two carpet lifts, several additions to our base lodge, state-of-the-art snowmaking and grooming, extensive lighting for night skiing and riding, three terrain parks and a new Snow Tubing area have all been added; and WHEREAS, Last season, Woods Valley Ski Area enhanced the beginner skier/snowboarders experience with a new Sun Kid Wonder Carpet, or conveyor lift, created a new website, added Low-Energy snowmaking equipment, and expanded retail offerings; dedicated to serving their consumers, they also added a new Carousel, rental equipment, and a new Tubing Park; and WHEREAS, To ensure even more snow coverage, the facility has added more than 4,000 feet of new snowmaking pipe and over 20 new snow guns; Woods Valley Ski Area's friendly staff, well-groomed trails, and clean and comfortable lodge have remained consistent throughout the years; and WHEREAS, The success of Woods Valley Ski Area over the years is in direct correlation to the efforts of its President, Tim Woods, and previous generations 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 this institution and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges the success of the Woods Valley Ski Area and recognizes 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 60th Anniversary of Woods Valley Ski Area in Westernville, New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to President, Tim Woods, Woods Valley Ski Area.