Honor Top Wedding Venue

Senate Resolution No. 4163 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING La Galleria Banquets upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2018 Couple's Choice Award for Best Wedding Venue in Western New York by WeddingWire Inc. 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 businesses and individuals who 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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor La Galleria Banquets upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2018 Couple's Choice Award for Best Wedding Venue in Western New York by WeddingWire Inc.; and WHEREAS, Owned by Aida Carducci, La Galleria Banquets is receiving this auspicious award for its demonstrated excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism; and WHEREAS, Known for its beamed cathedral ceilings, soaring brick arches, beautifully landscaped grounds, rustic woods, a stunning pergola, a wishing well and picturesque gazebos, La Galleria Banquets is a premier wedding venue which offers its clients not only multiple locations for incredible photographs, but also, delicious food and atmosphere; and WHEREAS, Born to an Italian father and German mother, Aida Carducci learned to speak German fluently from her grandmother; during the summers, she loved to dance in ballets on the great stages of New York City; and WHEREAS, After graduating with a German studies degree from The University of Buffalo, Aida Carducci began her long and distinguished career teaching both German and Spanish at Frontier High School; and WHEREAS, In 1976, Aida Carducci helped her husband open La Galleria, a Northern Italian restaurant in Orchard Park; today, at the age of 90, she continues to serve an active role in the day to day aspects of the business; she always samples a new dish for quality and taste, and is the person to go to for a final stamp of approval on a project; and WHEREAS, Aida Carducci "Mrs. C" is truly loved by all; she enthusiastically greets each and every one of her employees and customers with a warm smile and a joyous heart; and WHEREAS, When she is not at La Galleria Banquets, Aida Carducci enjoys tending to her gardens, traveling, and learning the Italian language; above all, she loves to spend time with her cherished family, especially her five grandchildren; 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 La Galleria Banquets upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2018 Couple's Choice Award for Best Wedding Venue in Western New York by WeddingWire Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Aida Carducci, Owner, La Galleria Banquets.