LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending G.W. Lisk Company and its employees
for their skill and dedication in designing quality products instru-
mental in the safe landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549

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, On Thursday, January 15, 2009, U.S. Airways Flight 1549
successfully crash-landed in the Hudson River shortly after take-off
from LaGuardia Airport; all 150 passengers, two pilots and three flight
attendants survived due to the prompt and heroic actions of the airline
crew and all those who immediately responded to the accident; and
WHEREAS, A key component of one of the safety features on the airplane
involved in the accident was the L-6810 locking solenoid in the ram air
turbine that was deployed by the captain of the aircraft; the manufac-
turer of this solenoid is the G.W. Lisk Company of Clifton Springs, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
G.W. Lisk Company and its employees for their skill and dedication in
designing quality products instrumental in the safe landing of U.S.
Airways Flight 1549; and
WHEREAS, Because of their attention to detail in the manufacture of
the solenoid on U.S. Airways Flight 1549, the 500 employees of the G.W.
Lisk Company in Clifton Springs, New York, are heroes in their own way
for the miraculous, safe crash-landing of the airplane and the saving of
155 lives; this was the second documented case in which an L-6810 lock-
ing solenoid was called upon to function in an airplane emergency,
resulting in the saving of many lives; and
WHEREAS, The G.W. Lisk Company is committed to design, market and
manufacture world class quality electro-magnetic products; the Company
was founded in 1910 by George Washington Lisk; and
WHEREAS, The original products of the G.W. Lisk Company included
patented baking pans and hand pump fly sprayers; it shifted its focus to
solenoids after producing the first solenoid valve in 1948, and its
dominant interest since then has been the design, development and manu-
facture of dependable solenoids; and
WHEREAS, The G.W. Lisk Company has a dynamic engineering base; its
expertise in the design and manufacture of solenoids, solenoid valves,
LVDTs and flame arrestors spans over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of its President, Mark Kowalski, in an
ever changing world, the G.W. Lisk Company strives to exceed the envi-
ronmental expectations required of companies in the 21st Century; it
provides a safe environment for its employees and the community, while
supplying environmentally designed products for use in a diverse market-
place; and
WHEREAS, The original Clifton Springs plant of the G.W. Lisk Company
now exceeds 300,000 square feet of manufacturing, offices and warehouse
area; its Ireland plant is approximately 100,000 square feet and the
United Kingdom site is 35,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when business
organizations and their employees of such noble aims and accomplishments
are brought to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citi-
zens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the G.W. Lisk Company and its employees for their skill and
dedication in designing quality products instrumental in the safe land-
ing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mark Kowalski, President, G.W. Lisk Company, Clifton Springs,
New York 14432.