LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring East Meets West Martial Arts upon the
occasion of receiving the 2009 Business of the Year Award from the
Unadilla Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly recognize those businesses within the State of New York which
have positively influenced their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor East
Meets West Martial Arts upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Business
of the Year Award from the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Located on Main Street in Unadilla, New York, East Meets West
Martial Arts was started by owner Chris Carbone in 2002, who became
involved with martial arts again when she wanted her children to learn
the skills; and
WHEREAS, East Meets West Martial Arts gives back to the community in
numerous ways, including a demonstration given by its students at a
Unadilla Chamber of Commerce summer event; and
WHEREAS, In addition to offering martial arts training, East Meets
West Martial Arts offers fitness instruction and has a weekly yoga
instructor who comes to the school; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when businesses
of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention,
they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the
great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body commends
East Meets West Martial Arts for its excellence and for its commitment
and contributions to the community it has so ably served; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor East Meets West Martial Arts upon the occasion of receiving the
2009 Business of the Year Award from the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chris Carbone, the owner of East Meets West Martial Arts.