Honor Riehle Opticians Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 1898 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMEMORATING the 30th Anniversary of Riehle Opticians on March 21, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend the achievements of individuals and businesses which contribute substantially to the economic health and vitality of the communities of the State of New York, and to their quality of life; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Riehle Opticians; this momentous occasion was celebrated on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, in Warwick, New York; and WHEREAS, Although Riehle Opticians, located on Main Street, celebrated the grand opening of its new location in 2015, its story actually began when Anthony Riehle started his optical career at his family's DJ Riehle Opticians, Inc., in Middletown; and WHEREAS, In 1987, Anthony Riehle opened Riehle Opticians on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in the Town of Warwick; and WHEREAS, Riehle Opticians offers a broad range of eyewear products to fit all budgets, and the company is known for its expert eye makeovers and clientele from across the entire tri-state area and beyond; and WHEREAS, Shortly before moving to its new location in the Village of Warwick, Luxury Optical Holdings (LOH), headquartered in Las Vegas, welcomed Riehle Opticians into its portfolio of 62 luxury optical stores; and WHEREAS, Businesses and their owners, such as Anthony Riehle, exert a strong, positive influence on the communities they serve and are an essential component to the economies and communities of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 30 year history, Riehle Opticians has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of Riehle Opticians is in direct correlation to the efforts of its 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 business and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Riehle Opticians; 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 commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Riehle Opticians, and to applaud Anthony Riehle for his outstanding service and commitment to his clients and his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Anthony Riehle, Riehle Opticians, Warwick, New York.