Honor Coyote Moon Vineyards

Senate Resolution No. 3291 BY: Senator RITCHIE HONORING Coyote Moon Vineyards upon the occasion of being named the 2017 New York State Winery of the Year at the New York International Wine Competition, May 7-8, 2017 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 the 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 Coyote Moon Vinyards of Clayton, New York, upon the occasion of being named the 2017 New York State Winery of the Year at the New York International Wine Competition, held in New York City, May 7-8, 2017; and WHEREAS, This designation marks the second consecutive year that Coyote Moon Vineyards has received this esteemed honor; and WHEREAS, Coyote Moon Vineyards, owned and operated by Philip J. Randazzo, was also recognized in 10 other categories, including a double gold award for its 2012 Marquette Special Reserve, two gold awards, four silver awards and two bronze awards; and WHEREAS, The New York International Wine Competition is held each year and provides winemakers an opportunity to have their products tasted by some of the top buyers in the world; in 2017, the competition included over 1,300 wine submissions from over 23 countries; and WHEREAS, Coyote Moon Vineyards is a family owned business and has won more than 980 wine competition awards over the past eight years, including more than 50 "Best of Class" honors; and WHEREAS, Since planting its first vineyard in 2008, Coyote Moon Vineyards has been a success, thanks to the efforts of its hardworking and dedicated 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, 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 Coyote Moon Vineyards upon the occasion of being named the 2017 New York State Winery of the Year at the New York International Wine Competition; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Philip J. Randazzo, Owner, Coyote Moon Vineyards.