LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Grapevine Farms upon the occasion
of its designation by the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce as the
recipient of its 2009 Business of the Year Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the achievements of individuals, organizations, and businesses
which contribute substantially to the economic health and vitality of
the communities of the great 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 congratu-
late Grapevine Farms and its owners Tim and Tracy Purcell, upon the
occasion of Grapevine Farms' designation by the Schoharie County Chamber
of Commerce as the recipient of its 2009 Business of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine Farms and owners Tim and Tracy Purcell will be
honored at the chamber's Annual Meeting and Business Awards Dinner to be
held on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Best Western Inn of Cobleskill in
Cobleskill, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes
business people in Schoharie County who have been successful in provid-
ing good products and services to clients and customers, and who have
treated their employees and business associates in a fair and responsi-
ble manner; and
WHEREAS, Community involvement, stability, longevity and advancement
of the quality of life of the community are other factors which are
considered by the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce in conferring its
annual business awards; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine Farms started out as just a dream; in 2001 Tim and
Tracy Purcell began their quest to turn that dream into reality, opening
Grapevine Farms for business in an 1850s farmhouse in October 2002, just
one week after they were married; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine Farms has been growing steadily ever since; Tim and
Tracy continually look for ways to make changes for the better and
strive to keep things fresh, new and exciting and, happily, their first
three years in business far exceeded their projected business plan; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Grapevine Farms took a major step forward, doubling
its physical plant size and making possible the addition of a commercial
kitchen and the Farmhouse Bistro which offers delicious lunches and is
the perfect complement to the friendly country shopping experience that
Grapevine Farms had already become; and
WHEREAS, The spring of 2007 saw the addition of The Greenhouse at
Grapevine Farms; in 2008, Grapevine Farms added beer and wine to its
dining room menu and its latest addition, the Grapevine Farms Wine
Cellar, opened in September 2009, featuring only New York State wines
and offering free daily samplings of featured state wineries; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine Farms now employs 30 full and part-time staff who
are warm, caring and friendly individuals who help make Grapevine Farms
a destination where both locals and tourists can eat, shop, sample New
York State wine, visit the coffee bar, or just sit and chat; and
WHEREAS, In just a few short years Tim and Tracy Purcell and Grapevine
Farms have become valued, contributing members of the Schoharie County
community; the Purcells work hard to generate pride in their community,
hosting fundraising events, and generously giving to the community in
many ways, enhancing the quality of life in Schoharie County; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge such
outstanding enterprises as Grapevine Farms and individuals such as its
owners Tim and Tracy Purcell whose professional lives, personal endeav-

ors and community service are an example and inspiration to their
colleagues, friends, and family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Grapevine Farms owners Tim and Tracy Purcell upon the occa-
sion of Grapevine Farms' designation by the Schoharie County Chamber of
Commerce as the recipient of its 2009 Business of the Year Award; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Grapevine Farms' owners Tim and Tracy Purcell.