 
Senate Resolution No. 1804
 
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
 
        COMMEMORATING the 90th Anniversary of Glen Floors
 
  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
commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Glen Floors; and
 
  WHEREAS, Glen Floors was established by Fred Capobianco in 1932 at a
small storefront at 68 Glen Street in Glen  Cove,  New  York,  where  it
remained  until  1984 when the business moved to its present location at
30 Glen Street; and
 
  WHEREAS, Fred Capobianco began his illustrious business career as  a
young  man  working  at his father Antonio's own appliance and furniture
store in the Orchard installing floor covering; and
 
  WHEREAS, With his  proven  business  leadership  abilities  and  his
steadfast dedication to his community, Fred Capobianco has owned several
successful  stores  on Long Island, including in Hicksville, Syosset and
Babylon; and
 
  WHEREAS, A family owned and operated  business  for  the  past  nine
decades,  Fred  Capobianco has proudly passed the reins of managing Glen
Floors to some of his 17 children:  Carol  Nelson  (Capobianco),  Jerome
Capobianco,  William  Capobianco,  Michael  Capobianco  and  Jane Rodier
(Capobianco); and
 
  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history spanning nearly  a  century,
Glen  Floors  has  demonstrated  continuous service to the residents and
communities which it serves; and
 
  WHEREAS, The success of Glen Floors is in direct correlation to  the
efforts  of  its  hardworking  and  dedicated  staff,  all  of  whom are
considered a part of the Capobianco family; their  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
commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Glen Floors; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Glen Floors, Glen Cove, New York.
Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of Glen Floors

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