Honor Red Osier Restaurant

Senate Resolution No. 442 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER HONORING The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant of Stafford, New York, upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2016 Special Service Recognition 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 The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant of Stafford, New York, upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2016 Special Service Recognition of the Year Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, March 4, 2017; and WHEREAS, The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant is receiving this auspicious award for its continued growth and commitment to Genesee County; and WHEREAS, In October of 2016, Steven Foster and Timothy Adams purchased The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant to save a local landmark and local jobs in their community; and WHEREAS, Today, The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant is considered a premier dining destination in Western New York; the owners have incorporated local fruits and vegetables grown in Genesee County into their menu offerings; they also added decor featuring local antiques, pictures and milk bottles to highlight the heritage of the community; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to their community, Steven Foster and Timothy Adams have donated and volunteered at many organizations within the Genesee County community, including The Genesee County 4H Program and the 2016 Batavia's Go Art In the Park Festival; they also donated an entire catered dinner to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life local cancer survivor's dinner in Bergen; and WHEREAS, They also helped at other community events such as the Summer Kickoff Classic Horseshoe Competition at Genesee County Fairgrounds, the Genesee County Fair Queen Pageant, Michael Napoleon Memorial Fundraiser, and the 2016 Oatka Festival in Leroy; and WHEREAS, Businesses such as The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant 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 The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant of Stafford, New York, upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2016 Special Service Recognition of the Year Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce on March 4, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Steven Foster and Timothy Adams, Owners, The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant.