Honor Local Shooting Range

Senate Resolution No. 3661 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER HONORING The Firing Pin upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2017 Innovative Enterprise 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 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 The Firing Pin upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the

2017 Innovative Enterprise of the Year Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its 46th Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Batavia, New York; and WHEREAS, The Firing Pin is receiving this auspicious award for its original and advanced methods and demonstrated commitment to Genesee County; and WHEREAS, Established by Brandon Lewis in 2014, The Firing Pin is a public indoor shooting range, firearms training facility, and retail store located in Bergen, New York; and WHEREAS, Brandon Lewis truly appreciates the importance of teaching youth, adults and various groups about firearm law, safety and their use; and WHEREAS, The Firing Pin employs several NRA certified training instructors who provide safety training, improving of skills, and/or firearm maintenance for individuals and groups such as the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Homeland Security, and Holley Police Department; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Brandon Lewis founded the Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew; presently, 31 members are learning outdoor skills as well as firearm safety and shooting skills; and WHEREAS, The success of The Firing Pin 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 institution and the community it serves; 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 thrive and enjoy sparkling success; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor The Firing Pin upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2017 Innovative Enterprise of the Year Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Brandon Lewis, Owner, The Firing Pin.