Honor Mc Carrick's Dairy Service

Assembly Resolution No. 312 BY: M. of A. Palumbo COMMENDING Mc Carrick's Dairy for its many years of extraordinary service and vitality in the community of Rocky Point, New York WHEREAS, Within each community of this great State of New York there are certain businesses that define the nature of the region and the people who inhabit it; and WHEREAS, Such is true of Mc Carrick's Dairy, located on Route 25A in the hamlet of Rocky Point, New York, which has proudly provided milk and grocery products, as well as employment for residents on the North Shore for more than seven prosperous decades; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Mc Carrick's Dairy for its many years of extraordinary service and vitality in the community of Rocky Point, New York; and WHEREAS, Mc Carrick's Dairy which has been there for many generations of local residents and once delivered milk to hundreds of homes, will close its doors to the public for the very last time at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017, after many incredible and successful years; and WHEREAS, Throughout its storied history, the fourth generation family business has employed over 50 members of the Mc Carrick family, and at least 500 of their friends and local children, most being their first job; and WHEREAS, Proprietors Hugh and Kevin Mc Carrick and their sister Bridget Idtensohn, are all happy to know their children are well established in their own careers but are saddened to see the family business close; they all look forward to retirement and promising futures; and WHEREAS, In 1911, Hugh and Bridget Mc Carrick immigrated to the United States from Silgo, Ireland, in search of the American dream; the couple settled in Rocky Point, and managed a farm with chickens and cows; and WHEREAS, Realizing there was a need and desire for fresh dairy products, Hugh Mc Carrick began delivering milk, twice a day, to the residents of Rocky Point; and WHEREAS, In 1946, Hugh and Bridget Mc Carrick's son, Thomas and his wife, Phyllis, founded Mc Carrick's Dairy Store; the Mc Carricks continued to sell their products to their neighbors, schools and other businesses throughout the region; and WHEREAS, At that time, Rocky Point was a popular destination for summer travelers; Thomas Mc Carrick enjoyed getting to know the visitors, and would stay open late on Fridays and Saturdays to accommodate their needs; and WHEREAS, As the family business prospered, a new store was opened in the early 1980s, becoming a central hub for the community; customers frequented Mc Carrick's Dairy to purchase a wide variety of products ranging from dairy, cold cuts, produce, canned goods, and many other household items; and WHEREAS, The Mc Carrick's Dairy and many of their family members have been actively involved in the community; proud of their Irish heritage, they were instrumental in organizing the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, and made several donations, both food and monetary, to various local organizations; and WHEREAS, For over seven decades, Mc Carrick's Dairy has stood as a beloved establishment which has provided a friendly, open environment for patrons to shop and meet with their neighbors; Hugh, Kevin, and Bridget always greeted each and every one of their customers with a smile, making them feel like family; and WHEREAS, Since opening its doors, the owners and employees of Mc Carrick's Dairy have brought an uncommon sense of quality and spirit to the community, providing Rocky Point and the North Shore region not only with quality products, but with good old-fashioned memories; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledge this exceptional small business and its contributions to the local economy, and to wish Hugh, Kevin, and Bridget continued good health and success in all their future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Mc Carrick's Dairy for its many years of extraordinary service and vitality in the community of Rocky Point, New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Hugh and Kevin Mc Carrick, and Bridget Idtensohn.