Honor Salt Spa Innovation

Senate Resolution No. 4973 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Southtown Salt Caves & Spa upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Innovation Award by the Town of Hamburg Chamber of Commerce on April 19, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly recognize those businesses within the State of New York which have positively impacted their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Southtown Salt Caves & Spa upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Innovation Award by the Town of Hamburg Chamber of Commerce celebrated at its Annual Member Recognition Dinner on Thursday,

April 19, 2018, at Briarwood Country Club in Hamburg, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded by Pam and Michael Toole, Southtown Salt Caves & Spa was designed to help its customers reclaim their health; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Western New York, Pam and Michael Toole are both Registered Nurses who understand the benefits of medicine as well as an appreciation of complimentary health practices; and WHEREAS, While celebrating their anniversary, Pam and Michael Toole spent a relaxing day at a Salt Cave Spa, and it transformed their lives; years ago, a doctor in Europe discovered that coal miners were living short, sickly lives, while Himalayan salt miners were living long healthy lives; when researching the reason behind the difference he found that the salt aerosol created excellent respiratory health and mineral supplements; and WHEREAS, Pam and Michael Toole have recreated this salt mine or cave in Orchard Park, New York, to act as an adjunct to their client's current health regime; and WHEREAS, In addition to the salt mine, customers can enjoy the rejuvenating sauna, a variety of massages, Raindrop Technique Therapy, Chakra balancing/cleansing and a wellness series which offers many different events with a focus on health and wellness; and WHEREAS, Today, Southtown Salt Caves & Spa is a family-owned operation; along with Michael and Pam, Mark, Alex and Nick Toole help run the business; 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 Southtown Salt Caves & Spa upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Innovation Award by the Town of Hamburg Chamber of Commerce on April 19, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Michael, Pam, Mark, Alex and Nick Toole, Owners, Southtown Salt Caves & Spa.