2009-J4862
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring RubberForm Recycled Products, LLC upon
the occasion of its designation as a recipient of the 2010 Western New
York Green Business Award
WHEREAS, It is the proud custom of this Legislative Body to honor those
businesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves
through outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and
enduring commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the continuing
welfare of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched and
reliably served by the purposeful endeavors of organizations which are
committed to the preservation of our natural environment and the
enhancement of the appreciation of the distinctive features of our
surroundings, and to the economic well-being of the areas in which they
exist; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
RubberForm Recycled Products, LLC upon the occasion of its designation
as a recipient of the 2010 Western New York Green Business Award; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Buffalo-Niagara Green
Expo, to be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Walden Galleria;
and
WHEREAS, RubberForm Recycled Products, LLC (RubberForm) practices
"Eco-Industrial" manufacturing by locating itself close to its material
sources, using recycled machinery, using eco-distribution channels and
creating products that conserve energy and other precious resources; and
WHEREAS, RubberForm manufactures products from recycled scrap tires
and other recycled materials such as crushed computer boards and recy-
cled glass; and
WHEREAS, The product lines of RubberForm supply markets which include
businesses such as: parking lot and traffic safety, road construction,
home improvement, marine, industrial, shipping and vehicle safety; and
WHEREAS, Among the products manufactured from RubberForm's recycled
material are wheel stops, sign bases, traffic calming devices, indus-
trial flooring and matting, mulch, pipe and hose ramps, spill contain-
ment equipment, patio pavers and rubber bricks; and
WHEREAS, In addition, RubberForm's products are shipped on recycled or
reused pallets; 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
honor RubberForm Recycled Products, LLC upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as a recipient of the 2010 Western New York Green Business Award;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to RubberForm Recycled Products, LLC.