LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Ginsberg's
Foods in Hudson, New York, May 30, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of business organ-
izations and individuals that generously contribute to the welfare of
the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of Ginsberg's Foods in Hudson, New York; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1909, Ginsberg's Foods in Hudson, New York,
was opened as a small neighborhood grocery store by its founders Samuel
and Mary Ginsberg; originally it was located in downtown Hudson; and
WHEREAS, Samuel and Mary's son, Morton, joined the family business in
1946 after returning from service in World War II, as did his wife, Ida,
shortly thereafter; at that time, Ginsberg's Foods had grown into one of
the best grocery stores in the Hudson community; and
WHEREAS, In the 1960s, Morton's sons, David and Ira also joined the
business, and Ginsberg's Foods decided to close the grocery store and
begin selling directly to local schools, hospitals, and businesses; by
1977, the enterprise was so successful that it required a new, expanded
facility which was built on its current site on Route 66 in Hudson; its
warehouse was renovated and doubled in size in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Morton Ginsberg was active in the company until his death in
2007; his son David now runs the business along with his wife Nancy; it
is the largest independent food distributor in the Hudson Valley and
currently employs 220 full-time workers serving customers in 49 counties
in six states; and
WHEREAS, The 100th Anniversary of Ginsberg's Foods will be celebrated
on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at its facility on Route 66 in Hudson, New
York; this auspicious occasion will include open house tours of its
warehouse; a farmers market with products from local farms, producers
and artisans; produce, bulk foods and frozen foods from Ginsberg
vendors; and a commemorative cookbook featuring recipes from local
customers, vendors and chefs; all proceeds from the sale of the cookbook
will benefit the Ida B. Ginsberg Memorial Fund at Columbia Memorial
Hospital and Columbia/Greene Community Hospice; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when business
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Ginsberg's Foods in Hudson, New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ginsberg's Foods, Hudson, New York.