LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Belleayre Ski Center upon the occasion
of receiving the Hospitality or Tourism Business of the Year Award from
the Ulster County Development Corporation and Ulster County 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 health and 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 commend
Belleayre Ski Center upon the occasion of receiving the Hospitality or
Tourism Business of the Year Award from the Ulster County Development
Corporation and Ulster County Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Belleayre Ski Center will be honored at the Ulster County
Development Corporation and Ulster County Chamber of Commerce Annual
Awards Dinner to be held at the Wiltwyck Golf Club on Thursday, October
22, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A four-season destination resort and recreational facility,
Belleayre Ski Center was named "One of the Top 10 Family Resorts in the
East" by NEWSDAY magazine; and
WHEREAS, Attracting more than 200,000 visitors annually, Belleayre Ski
Center consistently delivers a quality experience for all ages with a
goal of attracting repeat visitors to the region; and
WHEREAS, The Belleayre team is a stalwart supporter of local busi-
nesses, always recommending local lodging, retail, dining and attraction
businesses to its guests; and
WHEREAS, Belleayre Ski Center employs hundreds of people during its
peak season, providing steady income for its full-time employees and an
outstanding training ground for seasonal workers; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the dedicated staff of Belleayre Ski Center are
active community members serving as representatives of the mountain
through involvement with several Chambers of Commerce and civic organ-
izations; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges the success of 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, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Belleayre Ski Center upon the occasion of receiving the Hospi-
tality or Tourism Business of the Year Award from the Ulster County
Development Corporation and Ulster County Chamber of Commerce; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Belleayre Ski Center.