LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Robinson Home Products, Inc. upon
the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2010 Large Business
of the Year Award by the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce

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 enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of business organ-
izations and individuals that generously contribute 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 congratu-
late Robinson Home Products, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the 2010 Large Business of the Year Award by the Cheek-
towaga Chamber of Commerce; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated
on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at the Chamber's Awards Dinner to be held at
the Millennium Hotel Buffalo in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, Robinson Home Products, Inc. (Robinson), an employee owned
company, designs, develops and markets quality food preparation, uten-
sils and tools; founded in 1921 as Robinson Knife Co., Robinson evolved
from a manufacturer of cutlery, kitchen tools, scissors, and fine edged
industrial components into an innovative developer and marketer of
branded housewares products; and
WHEREAS, Since 2007, Robinson's 60 plus owner-employees continue to
reflect the changing needs of the marketplace; based in Buffalo, New
York, Robinson maintains offices and 300,000 square feet of modern ware-
house space; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Robinson acquired the exclusive rights to manufac-
ture and sell Oneida Ltd. Brand flatware and dinnerware; this agreement
is believed to be one of the largest and longest licensing agreements in
the consumer tabletop industry; and
WHEREAS, The agreement between Robinson and Oneida Ltd. resulted in a
multi-million dollar investment by Robinson in its location in Cheekto-
waga; the reopening of this facility and the addition of 88 new jobs was
a extraordinarily positive development for the Cheektowaga community;
and
WHEREAS, Robinson markets more than 1,000 items to retailers and
wholesalers based in North America; each week it ships more than
1,000,000 pieces from its warehouse in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, Driven by consumer demands, Robinson innovation provides a
steady stream of new products solving America's food preparation needs;
all its products undergo extensive pre-introduction prototype testing
and all products are inspected at their source whether made in the
United States, Europe, or Asia; and
WHEREAS, Listening to its customers and reflecting the changing tastes
and needs of the American consumer, Robinson keeps pace by continuing to
provide outstanding products with a customer service focus combining
quality, value, and innovation; 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
congratulate Robinson Home Products, Inc. upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of the 2010 Large Business of the Year Award by
the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robinson Home Products, Inc., 2615 Walden Avenue, Buffalo,
New York 14225.