Honor Beauty Salon Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 1574 BY: Senator METZGER COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon in New Paltz, New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon in New Paltz, New York; and WHEREAS, When Delores Angelillo-Ward opened Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon in 1969, it was only the third hair salon in New Paltz; and WHEREAS, Growing up on a farm in Clintondale, New York, Delores Angelillo-Ward was first exposed to the beauty business by her aunt who she greatly admired, and who had a beauty salon in the Bronx; by the age of 12, she was practicing newfound hairstyle skills on her mother and other family members; and WHEREAS, After attending New Paltz High School for a year and graduating from Highland High School, Delores Angelillo-Ward went on to study at the Central Academy of Beauty Culture in Newburgh; and WHEREAS, Delores Angelillo-Ward began her illustrious career as a hair care professional at Mr. John's in Poughkeepsie, where she built a loyal clientele for three years before relocating; after becoming licensed in Florida, she returned to the Hudson Valley to open her own salon; and WHEREAS, Located at 14 Apple Road in a quiet neighborhood in the heart of the Hudson Valley, Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon specializes in many styles to complement any client; Delores prides herself on keeping up to date with the latest trends and providing an exceptional customer service experience; and WHEREAS, Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon is open Tuesday through Saturday and carries a full line of Redken products; Delores remains the primary stylist, with her daughter Lori, a skilled hair stylist and tattoo artist, available for appointments on Fridays; and WHEREAS, Delores Angelillo-Ward has continued to update her education over the years by studying the latest methods and fine-tuning her skills with experts in the field, including Paul Mitchell in New York City and Martin Parsons; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to its community, Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon, under the able leadership of Delores Angelillo-Ward, is a member of the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Today, Delores Angelillo-Ward resides in Highland, New York with her husband Fred; in addition to her daughter, she is the proud mother of one son, Frank, as well as the loving grandmother of two grandchildren, Luca and Frank, Jr.; 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 commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Concept 1 Unisex Beauty Salon in New Paltz, New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Delores Angelillo-Ward, Concept 1 Beauty Salon, New Paltz, New York.