LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Schwabl's Restaurant upon the
occasion of its designation for special recognition as the recipient of
the 2010 Business of the Year Award by the West Seneca Chamber of
Commerce

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 congratu-
late Schwabl's Restaurant upon the occasion of its designation for
special recognition as the recipient of the 2010 Business of the Year
Award by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce; this auspicious occasion
will be celebrated on Saturday, February 27, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The home of Buffalo's famous regional signature sandwich,
"Beef on Weck," named as one of America's top 10 sandwiches, Schwabl's
Restaurant has been in business since 1837; it moved to its present
location in West Seneca, New York, in 1946; and
WHEREAS, Currently owned and operated by lifelong West Seneca resi-
dents, Cheryl and Gene Staychock, the Schwabl family's interest in the
restaurant business comes naturally from a long line of restaurateurs;
great-grandfather Sebastian Schwabl settled on Broadway in Buffalo in
1837 beginning uninterrupted service and culinary excellence to the
people of the Niagara Frontier that continues to this day; and
WHEREAS, Schwabl's Restaurant is a friendly, familiar place for those
who like to step back in time and enjoy Western New York's regional fare
of roast beef on kummelweck and fish fries served every day; and
WHEREAS, Believed to be the longest line of restaurant operators in
New York State, and possibly in all of the United States, Schwabl's
Restaurant has been recognized as one of the pioneer businesses on the
Niagara Frontier; it has been featured in GOURMET, BUSINESS FIRST, and
MAXIM magazines, and numerous travel books, newspapers, and television
shows; and
WHEREAS, The owners of Schwabl's Restaurant are active in their commu-
nity with organizations such as: Lions Club, Boy and Girl Scouts of
America, West Seneca Central Schools, Canisius College, West Seneca
Women's Club, and the Angel Flight Benefit and Scholarship Fund, among
others; 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
congratulate Schwabl's Restaurant upon the occasion of its designation
for special recognition as the recipient of the 2010 Business of the
Year Award by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cheryl and Gene Staychock, Schwabl's Restaurant, 789 Center
Road, West Seneca, New York 14224.