Bill Text: NY K00814 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Brennan's Bowery Bar upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Large Business of the Year Award

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-02 - adopted [K00814 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00814-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 814

BY: M. of A. Norris

        HONORING Brennan's Bowery Bar upon the occasion of
        its  designation  as recipient of the Large Business
        of  the  Year  Award  by  the  Clarence  Chamber  of
        Commerce on March 5, 2020

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this Legislative Body to recognize
illustrious culinary establishments which have positively  impacted  and
substantially contributed to the vitality of their communities; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Brennan's Bowery Bar upon the occasion of its designation  as  recipient
of  the  Large  Business  of  the  Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of
Commerce, to be celebrated at its 48th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday,
March 5, 2020, at Samuel's Grande Manor, Williamsville, New York; and

  WHEREAS, In 1970 David Shatzel and his brother-in-law Gerald Brennan
founded Brennan's  Bowery  Bar  at  Main  Street  and  Transit  Road  in
Williamsville,  New  York, opening an old New York City style bar in the
suburbs of Buffalo; and

  WHEREAS, Today, Brennan's  Bowery  Bar  still  stands  at  the  same
location  with  their  traditional Irish and American food menu, plus 29
rotating craft beers on tap; and

  WHEREAS, Most recently, under the able leadership of  David's  sons,
David  Jr.  and Mike, Brennan's Bowery Bar has expanded to include a NEW
Bar and Tap  Room  established  through  a  partnership  with  Thin  Man
Brewery; and

  WHEREAS,  A  true landmark in its community, Brennan's Bowery Bar is
the proud four-time winner of the People's Choice  Silver  Spoon  Award;
and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  since 2013, this extraordinary establishment
has been one of the largest businesses in Western New  York  to  support
the  Special Olympics New York, annually hosting its give back night and
tirelessly fundraising for its local athletes; and

  WHEREAS, The remarkable success of Brennan's Bowery Bar  is  due  in
large  part  to  its  dedicated  owners  and  staff,  whose  warmth  and
hospitality are easily recognized by their loyal patrons,  truly  making
everyone who walks through their door feel like family; and

  WHEREAS,  For  five  decades,  Brennan's  Bowery  Bar has stood as a
beloved establishment which has provided a  friendly,  open  environment
for  patrons  to collectively gather and share their thoughts, ideas and
life experiences; and

  WHEREAS, It is  with  great  pleasure  that  this  Legislative  Body
acknowledges  this  exceptional  business  and  its contributions to the
local and State economies, 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 Brennan's Bowery Bar upon  the  occasion  of  its  designation  as
recipient of the Large Business of the Year Award; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Brennan's Bowery Bar, Williamsville, New York.