Assembly Resolution No. 573 BY: M. of A. Miller COMMEMORATING the 30th Anniversary of Turning Stone Resort Casino WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the achievements of those individuals and organizations 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 commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Turning Stone Resort Casino on July 20, 2023; and WHEREAS, On July 20, 1993, Turning Stone Resort Casino opened on an approximately 400-acre parcel on Oneida Nation Indian Lands in Verona, New York; and WHEREAS, The Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Resort Casino offers world-class golf, gaming, entertainment, dining, spa, and accommodations; since its opening, Turning Stone has evolved into a destination resort and one of the top five tourist destinations in New York State, hosting more than 4.5 million guests each year; and WHEREAS, Since 2001, Turning Stone has received more than 480 different awards and recognitions, including, most recently in 2023, from the Forbes Travel Guide, the world's leading authority in hospitality and luxury travel; they awarded Turning Stone Resort Casino with four 2023 Four-Star Awards for The Lodge, Ska:na Spa, TS Steakhouse and Wildflowers, each recognized for exceptional amenities, unparalleled experience, and personalized guest service, distinguishing Turning Stone as the only resort in New York to earn four Forbes Four-Star Awards; and WHEREAS, All three of Turning Stone's championship-caliber golf courses were included in Golfweek magazine's list of Best Golf Courses You Can Play in New York, and two of the courses were included in Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public Courses in America; and WHEREAS, With more than 4,500 employees, the Oneida Indian Nation is the largest employer in Madison and Oneida counties; annually, they invest more than $300 million into the community through the purchase of goods and services; and WHEREAS, Through employment, investment, and charitable giving, Oneida Indian Nation Enterprises is a powerful source of economic momentum in Central New York; and WHEREAS, Ray Halbritter is the Nation Representative of the Oneida Indian Nation, leading the Oneida people to an economic and cultural renaissance that has been hailed as a national model of success; and WHEREAS, The Oneida Indian Nation's success under Ray Halbritter's leadership has been commended for its sustainable, diversified, and self-sufficient economic development; and WHEREAS, As a business and cultural leader, Ray Halbritter has given back to his community with the same enthusiasm that he brought to his people when he first began working to build Turning Stone; and venues; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges this exceptional business and its leadership, the contributions it makes 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 commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Turning Stone Resort Casino; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Turning Stone Resort Casino and Ray Halbritter, Nation Representative of the Oneida Indian Nation.