Joseph E. Robach

On Thursday, December 8th, Senator Robach had the opportunity to speak at, and take part in, the official grand opening ceremony for MRB Group in their new home at the Culver Road Armory. MRB Group Engineering, Architecture & Surveying, P.C., is an engineering and architectural firm which provides services to businesses and municipalities across New York State. For more information on MRB Group, visit their website at http://www.mrbgroup.com/.

On Friday, December 2nd, I had the privilege to kick off Trees for Troops weekend at Grossmans Garden and Home. Grossmans Garden & Home is partnering for a second year with the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and FedEx to participate in the nationwide Trees for Troops Program. GGH is the only retail in Monroe Country to have a FedEx Trailer on site for the the weekend. After purchasing a tree, families may also load the newly donated tree directly on the truck (with the help of a Grossmans team member) to be given to a local military family. Imagine seeing the kids 'light up' and enjoy the opportunity to put that fresh tree on that huge truck!

On Tuesday, November 22nd, I had the opportunity to speak at a ceremony to announce a $200,000 NYSERDA grant to Solid Cell, Inc for product development and manufacture of its proprietary modified planar solid oxide fuel cell technology. The grant specifically targets manufacture of the Company’s patent-pending ceramic interconnect. Solid Cell was one of only a handful of companies selected under the highly competitive “Environmentally Preferred Power Systems Technologies” program. For more information on Solid Cell, visit their website at http://solidcell.com/.

On Thursday, November 17th, I had the privilege to attend, and speak at, the grand opening ceremony for Doan FIAT in Greece. The dealership is located in The Mall at Greece Ridge, across from Chase bank. For more information on Doan FIAT, visit their website here, http://www.fiatusaofrochester.com/index.htm.

On Tuesday, November 15th, Senator Robach had the opportunity to visit with second grade students at Hilton's Village Elementary School. To promote literacy and comprehension, Senator Robach read a book chosen by their teacher, Mrs. Root. The students also spoke about books that they are currently writing and what their favorite books are.

On Wednesday, November 9th, Hilton held its Veterans Day ceremony, which included the dedication of the Veterans Wall at Hilton Town Hall. Over 300 students from elementary and middle schools around Hilton attended this event. Also, U.S. Army Sgt. David Earl Lemcke of Hilton returned home. Veterans, emergency personnel, and members of the community welcomed home Lemcke more than 40 years after he was killed serving our Country. Calling hours will be held on Friday. Saturday, his funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. at First Bible Baptist Church on Manitou Road.