Bill Text: NY J03134 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 3134 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Joanne Gerace upon the occasion of celebrating her 30th Anniversary of owning Tiny's Grill in Utica, New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-05-27 - ADOPTED [J03134 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03134-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 3134

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Joanne Gerace upon the occasion of
        celebrating her 30th Anniversary  of  owning  Tiny's
        Grill in Utica, New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this Legislative Body to recognize
illustrious  establishments   which   have   positively   impacted   and
substantially contributed to the vitality of their communities; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  Joanne  Gerace  upon  the occasion of celebrating her 30th
Anniversary of owning Tiny's Grill in Utica, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Tiny's  Grill,  since  1931,  was  originally  located  on
Whitesboro Circle where the Utica Memorial Auditorium stands today; and

  WHEREAS,  Tiny  Wolack was the original owner and moved to the State
Street address circa 1959, the site of the Oneida Grill; and

  WHEREAS, In 1990, Joanne Gerace purchased Tiny's Grill  and  revived
this Utica gem; and

  WHEREAS,  Over  the  years, Tiny's Grill has housed many jazz greats
from both local musicians to those all around the globe; in addition, it
houses a nutcracker museum; and

  WHEREAS, Tiny's Grill was also home of  the  Utica  Devils,  an  ice
hockey  team  of  the  American  Hockey  League  (AHL),  and  has been a
sponsor/supporter of sports within the Utica community; and

  WHEREAS, Joanne  Gerace  has  won  several  awards  for  her  active
community  involvement;  she has served on numerous community boards and
is involved in many community events; today, Tiny's Grill, which  serves
traditional  food  and drinks, is one of the only original bar and grill
establishments still in operation; and

  WHEREAS, The remarkable success of Tiny's Grill is due in large part
to its owner, Joanne Gerace, whose warmth  and  hospitality  are  easily
recognized  by  her  loyal patrons; this dynamic woman is well-versed in
customer service and truly makes everyone who  walks  through  the  door
feel like family; and

  WHEREAS,   For   decades,  Tiny's  Grill  has  stood  as  a  beloved
establishment which  has  provided  a  friendly,  open  environment  for
patrons  to collectively gather and share their thoughts, ideas and life
experiences; 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
congratulate  Joanne  Gerace  upon  the occasion of celebrating her 30th
Anniversary of owning Tiny's Grill in Utica, New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joanne Gerace.