Honor Local Business Award

Senate Resolution No. 440 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER HONORING Foxprowl Collectibles of Batavia, New York, upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2016 Entrepreneurial Business of the Year Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce on March 4, 2017 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 Foxprowl Collectibles of Batavia, New York, upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2016 Entrepreneurial Business of the Year Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Quality Inn and Suites in Batvia, New York; and WHEREAS, Foxprowl Collectibles is receiving this auspicious award for its continued growth and commitment to Genesee County; and WHEREAS, For the past 7 years, Foxprowl Collectibles has been actively serving its community; in October of 2016, they hosted a lecture at the Holland Land office; and WHEREAS, Small business owners exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit which has fueled our State and Nation since their founding; and WHEREAS, Adding to the local community, their events, such as Foxprowl Con, has brought people to Batavia from other regions of New York, such as Buffalo and Rochester, the last two years; and WHEREAS, Businesses such as Foxprowl Collectibles exert a strong, positive influence on the communities they serve and are a crucial element on the economy of New York state; 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 Foxprowl Collectibles of Batavia, New York, upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2016 Entrepreneurial Business of the Year Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Bill and Joy Hume, Foxprowl Collectibles.