2009-J3268
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Sall-
Stearns, Inc.
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 fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 80th Anniversary of Sall-Stearns, Inc., which was celebrated
on Thursday, September 24, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Sall-Stearns, Inc., a fine men's clothing store originally
located on Washington Street in downtown Binghamton, was the combined
vision of Maurice Sall and his business partner, Al Stearns, 80 years
ago in September of 1929; and
WHEREAS, Maurice's brother, Nate Sall, joined the business as an
employee in 1936; in 1973, Nate, along with his son Ron, took over the
establishment; today, Ron Sall successfully operates Sall-Stearns, Inc.
as the high quality business it has been since its inception; and
WHEREAS, After eight decades, Sall-Stearns, Inc., now located at 52
Court Street, Binghamton, New York, continues to sell and tailor men's
clothing; in recent years, it branched out into dress casual clothing
lines as work attire evolved; and
WHEREAS, Ron Sall has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents, and has always given of himself unstintingly; he has volun-
teered, and continues to volunteer, in various ways to help small busi-
nesses develop and grow, particularly within the downtown Binghamton
area; 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
commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Sall-Stearns, Inc.; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ron Sall.