LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation
upon the occasion of its 75th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the mile-
stones of those institutions which serve the citizens and businesses of
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation upon the occasion of its 75th Anni-
versary; and
WHEREAS, Headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, the Lumbermens Merchan-
dising Corporation began in 1935, when a group of 35 independent lumber
and building materials dealers got together and agreed on the principle
that a group working together is more efficient than any one individual
working alone; and
WHEREAS, From that original group of 35 in 1935 to the present, the
stockholders in the Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation have stuck to
the principle and have become a major force in the lumber and building
materials industry; and
WHEREAS, Currently a buying co-op of 335 independent lumber dealers
with over 1,200 locations in 48 states and the Bahamas, the Lumbermens
Merchandising Corporation has survived the Great Depression, World War
II and other major conflicts and strifes, as well as the ups and downs
of booms and recessions throughout the years; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when insti-
tutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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 the contributions of the Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation to
the local, State and National economies, and extends its highest commen-
dation to this enterprise, fully confident that it will continue to
enjoy the sparkling success it has enjoyed thus far; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation upon the occasion of its
75th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation.