LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Star of the West Milling Company upon
the occasion of celebrating its 200th Anniversary on August 15, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor those busi-
nesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves through
outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and enduring
commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Star of the West Milling Company upon the occasion of celebrating its
200th Anniversary on Sunday, August 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, In 1810, Samuel Church built a flour mill on the banks of
Black Creek in what would later become the Village of Churchville, New
York; since that time, it has been producing quality soft wheat flour
and shipping it throughout the northeastern United States; and
WHEREAS, In the mid 1850s, Star of the West Milling Company was
located in a region that was often considered the flour milling capital
of the United States; the flour mill in Churchville was one of several
dozen flour mills in the Rochester area, which was known as the "Flour
City"; today, it is the only operating flour mill remaining in the area;
and
WHEREAS, During its 200 years of operation, Star of the West Milling
Company has prospered by adapting to new technologies and providing its
customers with quality products and services; and
WHEREAS, Today, as the oldest business in Monroe County, Star of the
West Milling Company is proud of its New York roots and the fact that it
produces one-half million pounds of flour each day; additionally, the
Mill purchases 3.5 million bushels of soft winter wheat each year, most
of which is harvested by West New York growers, making it one of the
largest buyers of New York wheat; and
WHEREAS, Through their diligence and expertise in flour production,
Star of the West Milling Company has brought pride and recognition to
their industry, the local community, and the entire Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges the success of this exceptional business and its contributions to
the local and State economies, fully confident that it will continue to
enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Star of the West Milling Company upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing its 200th Anniversary on August 15, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Star of the West Milling Company.