LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sharon Brontoli and Rick Smith upon the
occasion of their designation as recipients of the 2010 Businesspersons
of the Year Award by the Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the leaders of commerce and industry whose accomplishments
contribute to the economic health and prosperity of the communities of
the State of New York, and whose purposeful endeavors as involved
members of the community serve to enhance the quality of life therein;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Sharon Brontoli and Rick Smith upon the occasion of their desig-
nation as recipients of the 2010 Businesspersons of the Year Award by
the Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, P.C. Smith and Son Hardware, as it is known by its locals,
has been in business for four generations and for over 100 years; it all
began when P.C. Smith (Rick and Sharon's great-grandfather), a plumber
and tin knocker, opened up a business that involved weekly trips to
Albany to buy a week's supply of hardware from wholesalers; and
WHEREAS, In the 1930s, P.C. Smith's son, Albert, began getting
involved in the business, and years later, Albert's son, Dick began his
time at the helm of the Main Street store; like his father and grandfa-
ther before him, Dick was a good and fair businessman, and that combina-
tion has always been admired in Saugerties; and
WHEREAS, Just like a lot of Saugerties businesses, P.C. Smith and Son
Hardware has done a yeoman's job of supporting local charities, civic
organizations, fire departments, auxiliaries, churches, scouting organ-
izations, just to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Brontoli and Rick Smith are carrying on a family
tradition which has lasted over 100 years and are operating a business
which is known for its friendliness and superb assistance from its
staff; Sharon and Rick employ local and knowledgeable individuals and
are pillars within the Saugerties community; and
WHEREAS, The Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize
Sharon Brontoli and Rick Smith for their contributions to the local
economy; they have attained the goals of the Chamber and have enhanced
the quality of life in the Village of Saugerties; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention
it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the edifica-
tion and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sharon Brontoli and Rick Smith upon the occasion of their desig-
nation as recipients of the 2010 Businesspersons of the Year Award by
the Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sharon Brontoli and Rick Smith.