LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gregory Henderson and Joseph Massa of
the Roxbury Motel upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Tourism Busi-
ness Award from the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and 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 honor
Gregory Henderson and Joseph Massa of the Roxbury Motel upon the occa-
sion of receiving the 2009 Tourism Business Award from the Central Cats-
kills Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, A boutique motel nestled amongst the picturesque Catskill
Mountains in the historic village of Roxbury, the Roxbury Motel offers
the discerning traveler an innovative contemporary twist on the old
country lodging experience; and
WHEREAS, Since opening its doors in 2004 after a year-long renovation,
followed by a major expansion that doubled its size and added a spa in
2007, the Roxbury Motel has had more than 20,000 guests, the majority of
whom were visiting Delaware County for the first time; and
WHEREAS, Recently featured on both the "Today Show" on NBC and "Good
Day New York" on Fox News, the Roxbury Motel has been covered by over
235 print and broadcast media outlets, including the NEW YORK TIMES,
NEWSWEEK, the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, TRAVEL & LEISURE, TIME OUT NEW YORK,
CNN and MSNBC; and
WHEREAS, The Roxbury Motel was the winner of the 2009 Tripadvisor
Travelers' Choice Awards in two categories: Best Service and Best Hidden
Gem, and National Geographic Traveler's 2009 Stay List of their top 129
Hotels in North America!; it was also the winner of the CATSKILL MOUN-
TAIN NEWS Best Service Award for No.1 Hotel/Motel in the Catskills
Region for the past five years and the winner of the 2005 New York Dela-
ware County Business of the Year; 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 acknowl-
edges this exceptional business and its contributions to the local and
State economies, 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
honor Gregory Henderson and Joseph Massa of the Roxbury Motel upon the
occasion of receiving the 2009 Tourism Business Award from the Central
Catskills Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gregory Henderson and Joseph Massa of the Roxbury Motel.