LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Jerry Weaver upon the occasion of
celebrating 50 years of distinguished service to Pies Furniture in Lock-
port, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Jerry Weaver upon the occasion of celebrating 50 years of distin-
guished service to Pies Furniture in Lockport, New York; and
WHEREAS, This year also marks the 87th Anniversary of Pies Furniture,
originally founded by Louis Pies, of Lockport; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Weaver was just 19 years-old when he started working at
Pies furniture, located at 320 Park Avenue, Lockport, New York; and
WHEREAS, Now, just a few months shy of his 50 years working at the
furniture store, Jerry Weaver is the owner, and turned Pies Furniture
into a family business with the help of his wife, Patricia, and his two
sons, Martin and Steven, who run the warehouse and manage the store; and
WHEREAS, In 1961, there were seven furniture stores in Eastern Niagara
County; currently, Pies Furniture is one of two furniture stores in the
Lockport area; and
WHEREAS, In 1961, Jerry Weaver, a Lockport native, was looking for a
job when he stumbled upon Pies Furniture; he went to school with some of
the Pies boys and was drawn into looking for a job there; he walked in
the store and got hired on the spot; and
WHEREAS, Beginning his employment in the warehouse, within a year,
Jerry was promoted to the sales department; and
WHEREAS, From July of 1964 to July of 1966, Jerry Weaver served his
country as a member of the United States Army, stationed at the U.S.
Army Base in Fort Devens, Massachusetts, as a military police officer;
upon his discharge, he immediately returned to his job with Pies Furni-
ture; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Jerry Weaver bought 50 percent of Pies Furniture
from previous owner Jack Pohl, and by 1999, bought out the business
completely; and
WHEREAS, Being completely invested into giving customers an overall
friendly and trustworthy experience, Jerry Weaver continues to sell
comfort and customer service rather than selling a fashion statement;
and
WHEREAS, Pies Furniture is a family business and from the moment you
walk through its doors you feel the warm family atmosphere; Jerry Weaver
is not in the business of just selling and putting furniture in houses,
he believes in creating rooms for the homes of the people of his commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Jerry Weaver upon the occasion of celebrating 50 years of
distinguished service to Pies Furniture in Lockport, New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jerry Weaver, Lockport, New York.