LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Hanzlian's Homemade Sausage upon
the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2010 Small 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 Hanzlian's Homemade Sausage upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the 2010 Small Business of the Year Award by the Cheektowa-
ga 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, Using the family recipe which they learned from their father,
George, Sr., David and George Hanzlian established Hanzlian's Homemade
Sausage in 1999; they began the business by making fresh sausage in
their garage and selling it to the public out of a refrigerated truck at
the Super Flea and Farmer's Market; and
WHEREAS, After younger brother, Tom Hanzlian, joined the business,
Hanzlian's Homemade Sausage expanded to several more farmers' markets
across Western New York; and
WHEREAS, In January 2006, the Hanzlians purchased the old Wahl's Candy
Shop on Genesee Street in Cheektowaga, New York, which became the new
base of operations for Hanzlian's Homemade Sausage; it also became a
store location for the company's customers; and
WHEREAS, Today, in addition to its Genesee Street store location,
Hanzlian's Homemade Sausage is found at over 10 different local farmers'
markets in Western New York; and
WHEREAS, Hanzlian's Homemade Sausage has been involved in the Cheekto-
waga community since its inception; it makes donations to many local Boy
Scout troops, churches and community charities, including participation
in the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce Wine Tasting and Disco Event; it
also donates to the food pantry and sponsors several hockey and Little
League baseball teams throughout the year; 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 Hanzlian's Homemade Sausage upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as recipient of the 2010 Small 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 Hanzlian's Homemade Sausage, 2351 Genesee Street, Cheektowa-
ga, New York.