 
Assembly Resolution No. 573
 
BY: M. of A. Miller
 
        COMMEMORATING  the  30th  Anniversary  of  Turning
        Stone Resort Casino
 
  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  the
achievements  of  those  individuals  and  organizations 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
commemorating  the  30th  Anniversary  of Turning Stone Resort Casino on
July 20, 2023; and
 
  WHEREAS, On July 20, 1993, Turning Stone Resort Casino opened on  an
approximately  400-acre  parcel on Oneida Nation Indian Lands in Verona,
New York; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Oneida Indian  Nation's  Turning  Stone  Resort  Casino
offers   world-class  golf,  gaming,  entertainment,  dining,  spa,  and
accommodations; since its opening, Turning  Stone  has  evolved  into  a
destination  resort  and one of the top five tourist destinations in New
York State, hosting more than 4.5 million guests each year; and
 
  WHEREAS, Since 2001,  Turning  Stone  has  received  more  than  480
different  awards  and  recognitions,  including, most recently in 2023,
from  the  Forbes  Travel  Guide,  the  world's  leading  authority   in
hospitality  and luxury travel; they awarded Turning Stone Resort Casino
with four 2023 Four-Star Awards for The Lodge, Ska:na Spa, TS Steakhouse
and Wildflowers, each recognized for exceptional amenities, unparalleled
experience, and personalized guest service, distinguishing Turning Stone
as the only resort in New York to earn four Forbes Four-Star Awards; and
 
  WHEREAS, All three  of  Turning  Stone's  championship-caliber  golf
courses  were  included in Golfweek magazine's list of Best Golf Courses
You Can Play in New York, and two of the courses were included  in  Golf
Digest's 100 Greatest Public Courses in America; and
 
  WHEREAS, With more than 4,500 employees, the Oneida Indian Nation is
the  largest  employer  in  Madison  and Oneida counties; annually, they
invest more than $300 million into the community through the purchase of
goods and services; and
 
  WHEREAS, Through  employment,  investment,  and  charitable  giving,
Oneida  Indian  Nation  Enterprises  is  a  powerful  source of economic
momentum in Central New York; and
 
  WHEREAS, Ray Halbritter is the Nation Representative of  the  Oneida
Indian  Nation,  leading  the  Oneida people to an economic and cultural
renaissance that has been hailed as a national model of success; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Oneida Indian Nation's success under  Ray  Halbritter's
leadership  has  been  commended  for  its sustainable, diversified, and
self-sufficient economic development; and
 
 
  WHEREAS, As a business and cultural leader, Ray Halbritter has given
back  to  his  community with the same enthusiasm that he brought to his
people when he first began working to build Turning Stone;  and  venues;
and
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  pleasure  that  this Legislative Body
acknowledges  this  exceptional  business  and   its   leadership,   the
contributions it makes 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 30th Anniversary of Turning Stone Resort Casino; and  be
it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Turning Stone Resort Casino and  Ray  Halbritter,  Nation
Representative of the Oneida Indian Nation.
Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Turning Stone Resort Casino

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