Bill Text: NY J03337 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Grace Furniture
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-12-28 - ADOPTED [J03337 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J03337-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 3337 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 80th Anniversary of Grace Furniture WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and acknowledge certain exemplary businesses which continue to provide superior products and have become a beacon of prosperity within the community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Grace Furniture; and WHEREAS, Family owned and operated for nearly a century, Grace Furniture was established in 1940 by Frank and Stella Grace; during its humble beginnings, the couple sold appliances and furniture out of their two-stall garage in the same location on River Road in Marcy, New York, where the showroom remains today; and WHEREAS, In 1942, Grace Furniture began primarily selling furniture to adapt to changing times as metal became scarce due to the effects of World War II; as this exceptional business grew, the family garage evolved into a larger building that would later be fully expanded; and WHEREAS, Since its inception eight decades ago, Grace Furniture continues to offer home visits to help its customers choose the right furniture, and free delivery within the local community, as well as locations as far as Old Forge, Rochester and Martha's Vineyard; and WHEREAS, Today, under the able leadership of Frank and Stella's son Bill Grace, Grace Furniture continues to hold true to its proud legacy of providing impeccable and respectful service to each and every one of its customers, truly making them feel as if they are part of the family; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 80-year history, Grace Furniture has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of Grace Furniture is in direct correlation to the efforts of its management 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 business and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Grace Furniture; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges the contributions of Grace Furniture to the local and State economies, and extends its highest commendation to this family-owned and operated enterprise, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the same sparkling success which has so characterized its past; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Grace Furniture; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Grace Furniture.