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J4562Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Mary Plummer’s Retirement

Official title

“Honoring Mary Plummer upon the occasion of her retirement after 24 years of distinguished service as an Oswego businesswoman”

Sponsor Patty RitchieSD-48
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Mary Plummer on her retirement after 24 years of distinguished service as an Oswego businesswoman.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of small businesses. in local economic development by recognizing a businesswoman who started with a micro-enterprise loan and grew her business, illustrating how such initiatives can empower entrepreneurship and community growth.

  2. Underscores the value of community involvement and service. , as Mary Plummer is celebrated not only for her business achievements but also for her ongoing contributions through volunteer work and teaching, showing the broader impact one individual can have beyond their professional career.

  3. Serves as a public acknowledgment of the challenges and rewards of balancing business and family life. , noting her decision to return to a home-based model to spend more time with family—an issue relevant to many small business owners.

  4. Recognizes the role of local awards and recognition. (such as the Crystal Award for Excellence and Eagle Award) in validating and encouraging excellence among small business operators, which can inspire others in the community to pursue similar standards.

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Honor Mary Plummer’s Retirement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Patty Ritchie

Senator · Senate District 48

Chair, Agriculture

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 4562 BY: Senator RITCHIE HONORING Mary Plummer upon the occasion of her retirement after 24 years of distinguished service as an Oswego businesswoman WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4562 BY: Senator RITCHIE HONORING Mary Plummer upon the occasion of her retirement after 24 years of distinguished service as an Oswego businesswoman WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great 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 Mary Plummer upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service as a baker and caterer for Aunt Mary's Italian Cooking and Catering in Oswego; and WHEREAS, For 24 years, Mary Plummer has been providing home-baked goods and catering services to the Oswego community; and WHEREAS, Mary Plummer started her business with a loan from Community Development Micro-Enterprise program; and WHEREAS, Beginning as a home-based business, in 1996 she opened Aunt Mary's Station Cafe, located in Canal Commons in Oswego; and WHEREAS, Mary Plummer eventually returned to her home-based business so she could spend more time with her family and she enjoyed continued success; and WHEREAS, Among her many career accomplishments, Mary Plummer has received the Crystal Award for Excellence from the Oswego Partnership of Community Development, and the Eagle Award for small businesses; and WHEREAS, Her unwavering dedication to her customers and her community and her delicious baking and catering, will be missed by her many customers; and WHEREAS, With her throughout her successful career, has been her husband, Kevin, who has shown her love and support and rejoiced in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Despite her retirement, Mary Plummer will continue to serve her community through her volunteer work for her church and by teaching cooking classes to young children; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Mary Plummer upon the occasion of her retirement after 24 years of distinguished service as an Oswego businesswoman; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mary Plummer.

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