Bill Text: NY K00684 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring My-T Acres, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2019 Agricultural Business of the Year Award

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-21 - adopted [K00684 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00684-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 684

BY: M. of A. Hawley

        HONORING My-T Acres, Inc. upon the occasion of its
        designation  as  recipient  of the 2019 Agricultural
        Business of the Year Award  by  the  Genesee  County
        Chamber of Commerce

  WHEREAS,  It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the  communities  across  New  York
State   are   enhanced   by  the  concerned  and  dedicated  efforts  of
agricultural business  organizations  and  individuals  that  generously
contribute to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
My-T Acres, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation  as  recipient  of
the  2019  Agricultural Business of the Year Award by the Genesee County
Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its 47th Annual Awards  Ceremony
on  Saturday, March 7, 2019, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Batavia, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, My-T Acres is  receiving  this  auspicious  award  for  its
demonstrated growth and commitment to Genesee County; and

  WHEREAS, Established in 1922, My-T Acres has been owned and operated
by the Call family since its inception, and today, is one of the largest
farms in New York State; and

  WHEREAS, Nationally known for its quality crops, My-T Acres has been
instrumental  in  developing a market for the local vegetable processing
plants in Bergen and Oakfield, New York; the farm  also  grows  potatoes
for such renowned companies as Snyder Chips; and

  WHEREAS,  Currently  owned  and  operated  by Nathan, Peter and Phil
Call, My-T Acres was previously run by their father, Richard Call, until
his passing in 2014, as well as  their  uncle,  Robert  Call;  the  late
Patricia  Riner  was  also a partner with the farm prior to her death in
2016; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment   to   its
community,  My-T  Acres  has  given  tirelessly  of its time, energy and
resources to such local organizations as  the  United  Memorial  Medical
Center, Genesee Community College and the YMCA; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success of My-T Acres is in direct correlation to the
efforts of Nathan, Peter and Phil Call, 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 farm and the community it serves; and

  WHEREAS, It is  with  great  pleasure  that  this  Legislative  Body
acknowledges    this   exceptional   agricultural   business   and   its
contributions to the local and State economies, fully confident that  it
will thrive and enjoy sparkling success; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor My-T Acres, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation as recipient
of the 2019 Agricultural Business of  the  Year  Award  by  the  Genesee
County Chamber of Commerce; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to My-T Acres, Inc., Batavia, New York.