Honor Picone Construction Corporation

Senate Resolution No. 3575 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER HONORING Picone Construction Corporation upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Large Business of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Picone Construction Corporation 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 46th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Samuel's Grande Manor, Clarence, New York; and WHEREAS, In 1931, Charles Picone made a decision that would carry into several generations of the Picone family; after emigrating from Sicily, he worked as a stone mason and ultimately became masonry foreman for the construction of Buffalo City Hall; and WHEREAS, Upon its completion, Charles Picone founded the construction company now known as Picone Construction Corporation; and WHEREAS, Through the years, the Picone family continued the construction industry tradition with the addition of Anthony F. Picone in 1935, Anthony J. in 1965, Judith in 1983, Anthony C. in 1989, and Christopher in 1995; and WHEREAS, Today, Picone Construction Corporation is owned and operated by third and fourth generation family members and continues to make significant contributions to Clarence and Western New York through responsibility, integrity, and pride of workmanship; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to its community, Picone Construction Corporation gives of its time and energies to such local organizations as the Bank of Akron, Harris Hill Fire Hall, Greatbatch, DiMar Manufacturing, Sisters of St. Joseph, Shops at Main and Transit, Uncle Bob's Storage and Petco; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 87 year history, Picone Construction Corporation has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves, and continues to be recognized for its quality of work and award-winning construction projects; and WHEREAS, The success of Picone Construction Corporation is in direct correlation to the efforts of its employees, 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 organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Picone Construction Corporation; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals and businesses of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Picone Construction Corporation upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Large Business of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Picone Construction Corporation, Clarence, New York.