LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barbara Ostroff upon the occasion of
receiving the Business Person of the Year Award from the Bethlehem Cham-
ber of Commerce

WHEREAS, In the course of the evolving department of this Empire State,
when the ingredients of shared concern and responsive endeavor combine
in commitment to community, there emerge among the distinguished citi-
zenry of the State of New York, certain individuals who warrant special
recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Barbara
Ostroff upon the occasion of receiving the Business Person of the Year
Award from the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its
Silver Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, For the past three years Barbara Ostroff has been the owner
of Delmar Florist located on Delaware Avenue in Delmar; during those
years, she has sponsored Good Neighbor Day by raising a significant
amount for Bethlehem Senior Services and the Bethlehem Food Pantry; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Ostroff regularly gives away free flowers to foster
goodwill in the community and helps make flower arrangements affordable
to everyone; she often serves as unofficial spokesperson for local busi-
nesses, and is a strong proponent of the nationally-recognized 3/50
Project, which is an effort aimed at supporting local businesses; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Ostroff's distinguished record merits the recognition
and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, With her proven business leadership abilities and her evident
dedication to her community, Barbara Ostroff is the quintessential
selection for the prestigious "Business Person of the Year" Award; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Barbara Ostroff upon the occasion of receiving the Business Person
of the Year Award from the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barbara Ostroff.