Bill Text: NY K00136 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Pindar Vineyards upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Governor's Cup Award by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-19 - adopted [K00136 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00136-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 136

BY: M. of A. Giglio JA

        HONORING Pindar Vineyards upon the occasion of its
        designation as recipient of the Governor's Cup Award
        by  the  New York Wine and Grape Foundation on March
        18, 2021

  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 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
Pindar Vineyards upon the occasion of its designation  as  recipient  of
the  Governor's  Cup  Award by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation at
its 35th Annual New York Wine Classic on Thursday, March 18, 2021; and

  WHEREAS, The  35th  Annual  New  York  Wine  Classic,  a  nationally
recognized  competition  highlighting  the  best  of  New  York's  wine,
recognized Pindar Vineyards with its Governor's Cup, the  most  esteemed
award given at the Classic, for its 2019 Dr. Dan's Signature Collection,
Gewurztraminer from the Long Island region; and

  WHEREAS,  The Governor's Cup, a large silver chalice, recognizes the
"Best of Show" or top prize of all entries in the New York Wine Classic;
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, Pindar Vineyards has  truly  showcased  why
New York State is a premier wine destination; and

  WHEREAS,   In   addition  to  winning  the  Governor's  Cup,  Pindar
Vineyards, based in Peconic, New York, also received the  only  Platinum
Medal of the competition for Best White Wine; and

  WHEREAS,  Founded  by  Dr.  Herodotus  "Dan" Damianos, a pioneer who
helped create the winemaking industry on Long Island in the early 1980s,
Pindar Vineyards continues to be a family-run operation; and

  WHEREAS, Today, Pindar Vineyards produces over 70,000 cases of  wine
a year, making them the largest vineyard on Long Island; and

  WHEREAS,  Under  the  able  leadership  of Owner and General Manager
Pindar Damianos, Pindar Vineyards' success is a true  testament  to  its
unwavering  dedication  to  four  decades of extraordinary winemaking on
Long Island; and

  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 40-year  history,  Pindar  Vineyards
has  demonstrated  continuous  service  to the residents and communities
which it serves; and

  WHEREAS, The success of Pindar Vineyards is in direct correlation to
the efforts of its devoted 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 organization and the community it serves; 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 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
honor Pindar Vineyards upon the occasion of its designation as recipient
of  the  Governor's Cup Award by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation;
and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  Pindar  Damianos,  Owner  and General Manager of Pindar
Vineyards, Peconic, New York.