2009-J4968

Honoring Michael Herklots upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition

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2009-J4968


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michael Herklots for receiving the Huma-
nitarian Award from the NYPD Columbia Association

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 reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves 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 honor
Michael Herklots for receiving the Humanitarian Award from the NYPD
Columbia Association on Friday, May 7, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Michael Herklots began his career in the retail cigar busi-
ness in Boston in 1998; he relocated to New York City in 2002 and joined
Davidoff of Geneva at the Madison Avenue store; in 2006, Davidoff of
Geneva acquired a second store in the Time Warner Center and appointed
Michael Herklots as General Manager of the new location, and in 2008, he
became manager of both stores; and
WHEREAS, Aside from his duties in the retail business, he has hosted
events and many seminars around the country; with education as a focus,
he hosts tasting seminars regularly and is a teacher for the American
Sommelier Association; and
WHEREAS, A contributing writer for several national publications,
Michael Herklots frequently travels to the Dominican Republic, Honduras
and Nicaragua to visit fields and factories; he is a Certified Master
Tobacconist by Tobacconist University; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Michael Herklots and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Michael Herklots for receiving the Humanitarian Award from the
NYPD Columbia Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Herklots.

actions

  • 30 / Apr / 2010
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 04 / May / 2010
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 04 / May / 2010
    • ADOPTED

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