Bill Text: NY K00030 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-17 - adopted [K00030 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00030-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 30

BY: M. of A. Giglio JA

        HONORING Palmer 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
Palmer 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, Palmer Vineyards was awarded for its 2021 Albarino and 2021
Gewurtztraminer; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1983,  Robert  Palmer  purchased  a  plot  of gravelly
farmland on the  North  Fork  of  Long  Island  where  he  cultivated  a
vineyard;  today,  the  Massoud  family  owns  and  operates  the Palmer
Vineyards,  establishing  itself  as  one  of  the  most   visible   and
well-reputed wineries in Long Island; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Palmer  Vineyards  has  received  numerous awards and
accolades over the  years,  always  believing  in  setting  the  highest
standards for their wines; 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 Palmer 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 Palmer 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 Palmer Vineyards.