 
Assembly Resolution No. 422
 
BY: M. of A. Conrad
 
        COMMEMORATING  the  80th Anniversary of Master Rug
        Cleaners
 
  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 the 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  80th  Anniversary of Master Rug Cleaners of Tonawanda,
New York; and
 
  WHEREAS, Master Rug Cleaners, a family-owned carpet cleaning, sales,
and repair store in Tonawanda, is celebrating 80 years of  business  and
its contribution to the betterment of the community; and
 
  WHEREAS,  In 1945, James Masters purchased Wolf's Renovations, a rug
cleaning and mattress  re-ticking  company,  located  on  Young  Street,
changing the name to Master Rug Cleaners; some time after purchasing the
company,  he decided to build a new facility on Delaware Avenue which is
where Master Rug Cleaners still operates; and
 
  WHEREAS, Jeff Masters, the grandson of  James  Masters  and  current
owner  of  the  company,  has  shared  some of the history of Master Rug
Cleaners; his father, Robert, and uncle, David, assumed the business  in
the early 1970s; and
 
  WHEREAS,  During the 1980s, Master Rug Cleaners acquired Allen's Rug
Cleaning in Cheektowaga, moving all the equipment to the Delaware Avenue
location; this transition expanded the cleaning end of the business; and
 
  WHEREAS, Jeff Masters moved to Florida  to  study  data  processing;
however,  he  could  not find a job in that industry so he worked in the
flooring business from 1982-1986, learning more about  floor  coverings;
moving  back  to Tonawanda in 1986, he rejoined Master Rug Cleaners, and
his knowledge was an asset to the company which could consequently  sell
more floor coverings; in 1999, he took over the company; and
 
  WHEREAS, Today, Master Rug Cleaners is one of the only facilities in
Western  New  York to still have a full wash plant; the cleaning process
still adheres to the procedure that has been utilized  for  many  years;
and
 
  WHEREAS,   Master  Rug  Cleaners  conducts  business  with  high-end
companies that  manufacture  and  develop  cleaning  solutions  for  the
flooring industry and high-end carpet and flooring manufacturers; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Jeff Masters credits the company's longevity to its family
atmosphere, customer service, quality, and satisfaction guarantee, doing
what is necessary to satisfy the customers which is most  important;  he
has  great  respect  for  his  customers  and  feels honored to own this
cornerstone of the Tonawanda community; and
 
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great pride that Master Rug Cleaners and its
dedicated  workers  celebrate  this  milestone  80th   Anniversary   and
anticipate many more years of success for generations to come; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  progression  of  Master  Rug  Cleaners  is  in direct
correlation  to  the  efforts  of  its  owners  and   employees,   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 outstanding success it has experienced thus far; now, therefore,  be
it
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 80th Anniversary of  Master  Rug  Cleaners;  and  be  it
further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Master Rug Cleaners.
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Master Rug Cleaners

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