Honor The Village Butcher

Senate Resolution No. 612 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING McCarroll's The Village Butcher upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce on April 11, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the achievements of those individuals and businesses that contribute substantially to the economic vitality of their communities, thereby enhancing economic well-being of 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 commend McCarroll's The Village Butcher upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its 34th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Normanside Country Club, Delmar, New York; and WHEREAS, McCarroll's The Village Butcher was established in 1921, on Central Avenue in Albany, New York, when James A. McCarroll, Sr. followed his passion and began serving the community with delicious meats and groceries; and WHEREAS, James A. McCarroll, Jr. followed in his father's footsteps and joined the family business after serving in the United States military; and WHEREAS, Previously having several locations in Albany, the McCarroll's moved the business to Delmar, New York; during this time, James A. McCarroll III started to cut meat at a very early age, sitting on a stool at the block with a butter knife; and WHEREAS, Since those early days, both the business and family have grown and proudly continue the tradition of providing quality and service; James A. McCarroll III is joined by his wife, Christine, and their two children, Lauren and James A. IV, as well as the fifth generation, two granddaughters; and WHEREAS, Today, located in the Delmar Marketplace at 406 Kenwood Avenue, McCarroll's The Village Butcher is truly a fixture in the community and a centerpiece in the town of Bethlehem; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast commitment to serve the community and supply a pleasant shopping experience, McCarroll's The Village Butcher offers delicious meats cut by its Master butchers, Boars Head products, award winning breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, fresh homemade salads, ready-to-go meals and baked goods; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history spanning nearly a century, McCarroll's The Village Butcher has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of McCarroll's The Village Butcher is in direct correlation to the efforts of its hardworking and dedicated staff, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the business and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges this exceptional business, its contributions to the local and state economies, and its vibrant role in improving the quality of life in its community, 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 commend McCarroll's The Village Butcher upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce on April 11, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to McCarroll's The Village Butcher, Delmar, New York.